Human Papilloma Virus (HPV)

<p>HPV is a sexually transmitted disease mainly targeted towards women. It is called Human Papiloma Virus for one simple reasons. In latin papilloma means butterfly, and once this virus sets it causes the vagina to grow warts in the shape of butterflies. HPV is a deadly disease however the virus itself does not directly cause trouble in the human body, its "side effects" do. This virus is a lisogen meaning that it penetrated the human genome and inserts itself into the DNA coding. Many viruses are like this however not all of them effect the DNA as negatively as the one. This virus manipulates the human DNA in such way that the cervical cells divide and grow cancer cells. So in a way this virus causes cervical cancer. However cervical cancer is not deadily either, in fact it can very easily be removed and followed by a series of treatments to cure it 100%. However ifleft undetected this virus can matastasize, or spread through the blood stream to more vital organs such as the kidneys. There are not many cures for HPV however it can easily be prevented by the practice of safe sex. The prevention is simple and crucial as if you contract this virus you have it for life and are put at danger of death. Another method of prevention is the vaccine which is highly recogmended. If you think you may have this disease immediately see a doctor and remember you are not alone look into some support groups like the one listed below.