Can HPV16 be passed on to children?

HPV16 is a highly contagious virus, and the main route of transmission is sexual transmission, so patients carrying this virus should not have sex with others until they are completely cured. It should be noted that this virus can also be transmitted through clothing, daily necessities, etc., so patients with children at home should be careful about contact with children and avoid kissing or eating together casually. The relevant content is introduced below, let’s take a look.

HPV16 refers to human papillomavirus type 16 (HPV). There are many types of HPV. Low-risk HPV infection mainly causes genital warts, while high-risk HPV infection causes genital cancer and cervical cancer epithelial cell lesions. This virus is the beginning of genital cancer and cervical cancer pro-virus. HPV16 is a high-risk type. HPV virus can cause genital warts, and long-term infection may be related to the occurrence of cervical cancer in women.

The transmission channels are as follows:

1. Sexual transmission;

2. Close contact;

3. Indirect contact: through contact with the infected person's clothing, daily necessities, utensils, etc.;

4. Nosocomial infection: Medical staff fail to provide adequate protection during treatment and care, resulting in self-infection or transmission of the infection to patients through medical staff;

5. Mother-to-child transmission: It is transmitted through close contact between the baby and the pregnant woman’s birth canal.

From the introduction in this article, we can know that a positive HPV16 result means that the person being tested has been infected with the HPV16 virus, which is highly contagious. If you have sex at this time, it is very likely to be transmitted to your sexual partner. Therefore, if you find that the HPV16 is positive, it is best not to have sex. You should actively take measures to protect yourself to avoid infection with the HPV16 virus and avoid being infected with this very dangerous disease.

How many years can you live if infected with HPV16

HPV16 and HPV8 are high-risk factors for cervical cancer. Infection is very common, but most people will rely on their own immune system to clear and recover after infection. As long as they pay attention to treatment, it will not develop into cancer. Patients do not need to be so afraid. Infection with HPV16 and HPV8 is definitely not equal to cancer, and it will not end your life. There is no maximum number of years one can survive for this disease. Only by going to a regular hospital for antiviral treatment as quickly as possible can one get effective relief and treatment fundamentally. If you delay treatment, it may develop into cervical cancer, so don't give up, raise awareness, and diagnose and treat it early.

What are the symptoms of HPV16 infection?

1. For a small condyloma, the genitals may show pain, itching and discomfort. Moreover, the patient may also show abnormalities when urinating.

2. The surface of HPV can have a variety of colors, but the local area of ​​HPV is relatively moist, which can cause vaginal itching, pain during sexual intercourse, and even bleeding. HPV usually occurs in the penis, urethra, anorectum, urethral opening and glans penis. HPV appears as light red papules at first, which will gradually increase in size. The surface of HPV is uneven.

3. The symptoms of HPV include damage occurring in the urethra. Patients may experience urethral discomfort, overflow, gross hematuria, secretions discharged from the urethra, a feeling of urethral obstruction, and difficulty urinating.

If there is a patient infected with HPV16 in your family, especially a female patient, you must give enough care and understanding. Love is the best medicine. This disease will not end your life, nor will it sentence you to death. Therefore, you must cheer up and do antiviral treatment, maintain a good attitude, actively cooperate with the doctor's treatment, and I believe that you will recover.