Named the major distributors papillomavirus

US scientists have disproved the popular myth that the main carriers and distributors of HPV are men. It turned out that women are spreading this infection are twice as likely.

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  Human papillomavirus   It is one of the most common sexually transmitted diseases in Russia. Recently it was shown that this virus is one of the causes of tumor diseases, including oral cancer and cervical cancer. In some countries, teenagers are required to attend by the HPV vaccine at an age when they should begin on Statistics sexually active.

For a long time it was assumed that because men, on average, is significantly more sexual partners than women, it is the stronger sex is the main distributor human papillomavirus . However, researchers from the University of Texas denied this myth. They found that 18% of women infected with HPV, the virus is transmitted to your partner during the year. In men, those found only 7%.

This finding emphasizes the importance of vaccination, not only women but also men. According to US scientists in the country are infected more than 79 million people in Russia by the same goes for many millions. For most people, HPV does not manifest itself, does not cause any disease and disappear on their own. Other virus may cause the appearance of anal and genital warts, as well as tumors of the cervix, penis or throat.

Since 2006, the US recommended a triple vaccination for girls from 13 to 26 years. In 2011, these recommendations were extended to boys. (READ MORE)

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