Does HPV appear when we have a weak immune system?
The Human Papillomavirus, like herpes and molluscum, They usually appear when defenses are lowered. Generally, because remain “asleep” after infection.
That is why when the immune system changes or is fighting an additional infectious process, This type of virus can break out and new lesions appear.
Can the Human Papillomavirus be eliminated?
“Passing the age of 30, in theory our body, the vast majority of those women who were exposed or men, will be able to eliminate the virus. Only a small percentage are left with the infection and they are the ones most at risk of doing cervical canceranus, vulva, vagina or whatever”explains Dr. Hidalgo.
Therefore, routine check-ups become much more strict in this type of patient because the duration of the infection is much longer, whether male or female.
In some other cases, HPV remains dormant for a long time or sometimes has no symptoms of consideration. This is why after the diagnosis it is difficult to determine when the infection occurred, whether it was recent or during the first sexual activity.
Finally, the specialist highlights the importance of vaccination, annual preventive checkups, even more so if one is sexually active, as well as knowing the sexual profile of the partner and avoiding contact with injuries.
