Health experts predict HPV transmitted by oral sex may soon surpass smoking to become the leading cause of oral cancer. It has been said that men and women virus. According to the National Health Service, about 6797 cases of oral cancer were diagnosed in 2011 and the numbers have only increased since then. Experts have warned that the number of cases of mouth cancer is increasing and uncontrolled spread of which played an important role in this area.
It is contracted through unprotected sex and affects areas of the body that are exposed to moisture, such as the mouth, rectum, neck and throat, among others. The virus is very common and very contagious. The NHS also indicates that more than three-quarters - of sexually active women are in contact with this virus. Upon contact with it, a person may experience symptoms such as nonhealing ulcers, sore mouth, white - red spots on the skin around the mouth or throat, difficulty swallowing, lump in the neck and loss drastic weight.
Prevent the spread of HPV
The best way to protect against sexually transmitted infections is not having sex. However, there are other methods that could help prevent the spread of the virus. The use of barriers such as condoms can protect against the spread of HPV. In addition, a square of latex, known as a dam can be placed on the genitals of a woman to protect her from getting a sexually transmitted infection.
It was established that a multitude of cancer types are associated with genital warts virus. Therefore, considering that the human papilloma promotes cancer in the mouth, it is absolutely logical. In addition to this, people with more than 20 sexual partners are more likely to get an HPV infection orally.
Other facts about HPV
• There are over 100 variants of human papilloma virus.
• It is twice as common in men than in women.
• About one - quarter of all cases of oral cancer are associated with HPV.
• The cases have increased three times - in the last decade. This trend should continue in the future, experts predict.
• Oral cancer caused by HPV 16 is the most common cancer in the UK. A similar trend has been observed in the United States.
• Early detection of mouth cancer can increase the survival rate of over 90 percent.
It is contracted through unprotected sex and affects areas of the body that are exposed to moisture, such as the mouth, rectum, neck and throat, among others. The virus is very common and very contagious. The NHS also indicates that more than three-quarters - of sexually active women are in contact with this virus. Upon contact with it, a person may experience symptoms such as nonhealing ulcers, sore mouth, white - red spots on the skin around the mouth or throat, difficulty swallowing, lump in the neck and loss drastic weight.
Prevent the spread of HPV
The best way to protect against sexually transmitted infections is not having sex. However, there are other methods that could help prevent the spread of the virus. The use of barriers such as condoms can protect against the spread of HPV. In addition, a square of latex, known as a dam can be placed on the genitals of a woman to protect her from getting a sexually transmitted infection.
It was established that a multitude of cancer types are associated with genital warts virus. Therefore, considering that the human papilloma promotes cancer in the mouth, it is absolutely logical. In addition to this, people with more than 20 sexual partners are more likely to get an HPV infection orally.
Other facts about HPV
• There are over 100 variants of human papilloma virus.
• It is twice as common in men than in women.
• About one - quarter of all cases of oral cancer are associated with HPV.
• The cases have increased three times - in the last decade. This trend should continue in the future, experts predict.
• Oral cancer caused by HPV 16 is the most common cancer in the UK. A similar trend has been observed in the United States.
• Early detection of mouth cancer can increase the survival rate of over 90 percent.
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