AR Alobaidi NSC 300 Brian Lowery 6/27/2015 The Attack of HPV Human Papilloma Virus, known to most people as HPV, is an infectious disease that has become one of top causes of cervical cancer in women. With shocking surge in HPV prevalence, researchers are encouraged to discover more about this virus and how it leads to cervical cancer. Until recently, not many knew what HPV was; there hasn’t been enough research conducted on the virus. In fact, HPV was not significant enough to be taught in the
(Mayo Clinic, 2011). The Mayo Clinic notes that, “Gout usually affects the large joint of your big toe, but it can occur in your feet, ankles, knees, hands and wrists.” (p. 2). The pain is most intense within the first 12 to 24 hours after a gout attack begins (Center for Disease Control, 2011). To confirm the diagnosis of gout, the patient should have a Joint Fluid Test to determine the presence of urate crystals as well as a blood test to determine the amount of uric acid in the blood (Mayo Clinic
that have become more common and is a major public health concern in the United States is the Human papilloma virus, also better known as HPV. Human Papilloma virus (HPV) has created a rapid spread among many individuals who have become exposed due to sexual contact with those who are infected. HPV is linked to many cancers, commonly cervical cancer among woman. HPV
HPV: Causes and Effects Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is a sexually transmitted disease (STD). “Approximately 20 million Americans are infected with HPV as of 2009, and another 6.2 million people become newly infected each year” (Langwith, 2013, p.16). There are many causes for HPV including vaginal sex, oral sex, anal sex, abrasions of skin, and passing of HPV between mother and child during a vaginal birth. The effects of HPV after being contracted include cancer, genital warts, planter warts, and
The Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted disease in the United States among teens and young adults (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2015). HPV is known to attack epithelial cells and as many as 75% to 80% of males and females can become infected in their lifetime (Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp., 2012). There are many different strains—some of which cause no symptoms and others that can cause genital warts, as well as various types of oropharyngeal and/or anogenital
Exploring HPV A virus that is the cause of warts of the hands and feet, as well as lesions of the mucous membranes of the oral, anal and genital cavities. More than 50 types of HPV have been identified, some of which are associated with cancerous and precancerous conditions. The virus can be transmitted through sexual contact and is a precursor to cancer of the cervix. There is no specific cure for an HPV infection, but the virus often can be controlled by podophyllin
Panel 2 Essay The HPV Vaccination: Gender Role, Complications, and Body Ownership The Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted infection (STI). There are over 100 types of HPV, but only 40 types affect the genital area and can cause genital warts and cervical cancer in women (“Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine”). In 2011 in the United States, 12,109 women were diagnosed with cervical cancer. Of those, 4,092 women died (“Cervical Cancer Statistics”). HPV is not only contracted
MCB3020C 13 November 2017 HPV: A Cause for Concern 1. Introduction Human papillomavirus or HPV is one of the most common viruses that are transmitted through sexual activity. A virus is sometimes referred to an obligate intracellular parasite, which cannot multiply outside of a living cell. Transmission can occur through hand to hand contact, exposure to contaminated blood, and shared objects. Typical exposure is achieved through skin-to-skin contact during intercourse. HPV can pass from person to
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), we know that Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a kind of severe sexually transmitted infection (STI) and it is so common that the majority of sexually active people may infect HPV during their lives. The majority of HPV infections cause no severe symptoms and can be resolved spontaneously in two years. But some of them preserve and lead to premalignant condition or warts. The premalignant condition will increase the danger of several
The Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine The unforgettable story of vaccines is a story of triumph and controversy. The saddest part of the story is persistent ignorance and a lack of education, comingled with the personal need of some parents to explain away the problems of their children, have caused the controversy to arise. The good news is that the triumphant reality of vaccines as a whole is still the larger enduring legacy. The human papillomavirus vaccine is not an exception to this rule;