Can a Woman Give a Man HPV?

It is possible for a woman to give a man HPV and vice versa.

Human papillomavirus(HPV) is a type of virus that is different fromhuman immunodeficiency virus(HIV) andherpesvirus (HSV). It is the most common cause ofsexually transmitted disease(性病) in the United States.HPVinfects about 14 million people, includingteens, each year in the United States.

HPV is not a single type of virus, rather it is a group of manyvirusescharacterized by the typical type ofwarts(papillomas) that they cause. Papillomas are small growths or lumps that have outward乳头-like or finger-like fronds. Most HPV infections may go away without causing any health problems. Some HPV infections can causegenital wartsandcancerssuch ascervical cancer(cancer的谅解备忘录th of the womb),cancer of the throatandtonsilsandcancer of the anusor penis. The type of HPV that causeswartsdoes not cause cancers.

Yes, human papillomavirus (HPV) can be transmitted from a woman to man and vice versa. HPV can affect anybody who has sex with an infected person. This disease can easily spread through all kinds of sexual activities including anal, oral or vaginal sex or through other forms of close skin-to-skin contact during sex. The infection can also spread when the infected person has no visible signs or symptoms of the disease.

The human papillomavirus (HPV)vaccineis a safe, effective and long-lasting preventive measure for both men and women. Most people who get theHPV vaccinedo not experience any side effects. Some may experience mild side effects such as a sore arm from the shot.

Usually, the side effects of the HPV vaccine are mild and include the following

• Pain, redness or swelling in the arm where the shot was given
• Fever
• Headache
• Fatigue
• Nausea
• Muscle orjoint pain

It is advised to sit or lie down during vaccination and stay in that position for about 15 minutes after getting the shot to help preventfaintingepisodes that a few people may have. On extremely rare occasions, severeallergicreactions (anaphylaxis) may occur after vaccination. You must discuss with your doctor in case you have a history of convulsions or reactions to any vaccine administered previously.

Most sexually active people who do not get vaccinated against human papillomavirus (HPV) get infected with the virus at some point in their lives. Around 79 million people in the United States, most in their late teens and early 20s, are infected with HPV. Getting vaccinated is the safest and surest protection against HPV and related complications includingcancer. Experts recommend HPV vaccination for all preteens (girls and boys) aged 11 to 12 years (it can start at 9 years, too). This is to protect them from HPV infections that can causecancerlater in life. Teens and young adults through 26 years of age who did not start or finish the vaccine doses also need HPV vaccination.

People can also lower their risk of HPV infection by using latex condoms every time during sex. Using condoms may not fully protect against HPV because it can infect areas not covered by acondom. Being in a mutually monogamous relationship can lower the chances of being infected withsexually transmitted diseases(性病s) including HPV.