Anogenital condylomata acuminata. How to determine that you have condylomas and cure them. Why does condylomatosis occur?

Warty neoplasms on the human body, the appearance of which is caused by, are called genital warts. They have another name - anogenital warts, since most of them appear on the genitals and in the anus. The disease is quite common among sexually active people between the ages of 18 and 35.

Features of the problem

They can have different shapes and sizes. There are such small parameters that it is difficult to consider them at the beginning of development. Externally, vesicular neoplasms resemble cauliflower. They form in intimate places and cause discomfort.

According to the ICD-10 code, genital warts are classified as anogenital (venereal) warts - A63.0.

Genital warts as a consequence of papillomavirus are discussed in this video:

Classification and localization

Condyloma is easy to recognize by its individual small nodules, each of which is no more than 2 mm long; there is also a thread-like leg with a lobular structure, with which they are attached to the skin.

• Localization of condylomas in men Most often it happens on the genitals or scrotum, but many representatives of the stronger half do not realize that these are venereal warts, mistaking them for processes that should go away on their own.
• Among women genital warts appear in the vagina or cervix, where they are not visible, and their existence can only be known after an examination by a gynecologist. They can also appear on the genitals.

Causes

The main factor influencing the appearance of condylomas is the entry of papillomavirus into the human body. It is easily transmitted by contact and sexual contact, but it can be present in a man or for a long time, and manifest itself in the form of genital warts under favorable conditions:

• decreased immunity;
• regular ;
• with lack of sleep;
• poor nutrition;
• long stay in a damp place.

Pregnant women who carry this virus can pass it on to their baby during pregnancy or after a vaginal delivery.

Symptoms of genital warts

Usually, when it enters the body, the papillomavirus does not manifest itself in any way, and only two to three months after that do genital warts appear. Their symptoms can be confused with other diseases, but basically, in parallel with the formation of blisters, a person can feel:

• irritation;
• bleeding.

During pregnancy, no significant changes are observed at the cellular level; a woman can give birth herself, but there is a risk of transmitting this virus to the fetus, although such cases are rare.

Diagnostics

A doctor can even identify genital warts with a routine visual examination, but to confirm the diagnosis it will be necessary to undergo:

• . It consists of a chain reaction test, after which the type of papillomavirus, its type and stage of the disease are established. To carry out the analysis, fragments of skin are scraped off a person's tumors.
• . During this examination, the anal area is examined under magnification.
• Blood collection.
• , in which scraped cells are examined under a microscope.

As a result of the diagnosis, the doctor determines what infection caused the formation of growths, and if it is definitely condylomas, then their type, since it is necessary to exclude the possibility of the appearance of a wide variety of them, which appears in the second stage.

Treatment

Basically, it involves the use of complex therapy.

Photos of genital warts in women

In a therapeutic way

All of them will be aimed at removing tumors. Modern methods include:

• . It removes condylomas with liquid nitrogen. A small amount of nitrogen is applied to the new growth and freezes it, after which it disappears. After the procedure, a wound remains, which heals after two weeks.
• Laser coagulation. A whole beam of laser beams acts on the pimply, pointed protrusions; under their influence, the tissue on the condyloma evaporates and a dry crust is formed - a scab.
• Surgical removal is rarely used today, as it results in a scar.
• . This is a radio wave method, which painlessly eliminates condylomas, but due to its high cost has not yet received widespread use.
• . This method uses electric current, which, creating a high temperature, cauterizes the tumor. This is an old method that requires local anesthesia but may leave a scar.

This video will tell you about the treatment of this disease and its diagnosis:

By medicinal method

Drugs are used that lead to harmful changes in the tissue of warts, but they do not contain acids.

• These products include: Condilin, Condyline and Podophyllotoxin. They come with a special applicator, with which the products are applied directly to the condylomas, carefully so as not to get on healthy skin. The average course of treatment lasts 3 days, the drugs are applied twice a day, then you will need to take a break of 4 days and resume treatment again. Repeat this cyclical treatment for 5 weeks. The drugs discussed can also cause unpleasant short-term sensations. They cannot be used for pregnant women, and after treatment you will need to wait six months before conceiving.
• Interferon is used as an antiviral agent, which is injected intramuscularly into the area with numerous condylomas.
• Another commonly used medication is. It is made in the form of a cream and is applied to the genital area. It is used every other day, no more than 4 months.

Other methods

There are many home recipes that are aimed at cauterizing these growths, they can be found on the Internet, but when using them you need to be patient to get rid of condylomas. Can sometimes be used.

Disease prevention

You can protect yourself from such an unpleasant disease if you follow some recommendations:

• exercise caution when choosing sexual partners;
• use barrier contraception, even if you are taking oral contraceptives;
• maintaining intimate hygiene;
• mandatory treatment of condylomatosis during pregnancy;
• regular visits to a urologist and gynecologist;
• giving up bad habits;
• undergoing vaccination against various types of papillomavirus.

Complications

• They can be different, some in neglected form can cause.
• If the neoplasms in question are not treated, they will begin to develop.
• And if you accidentally touch them with clothing, the thin leg of the condylomas will break and remain in its place. They also increase in size and soon cause inconvenience when visiting the toilet.
• But the most important thing is that condylomas cause a decrease in immunity and a person becomes a target for various infections.

Forecast

After removing all condylomas from the body, a person should not relax in the fight against this disease, because this is the elimination of only the visible part of the problem, and the virus remains to live in the body, and perhaps, under favorable circumstances, it will again appear in the form of condylomas. You can protect yourself from such unpleasant growths only by following all the advice of your doctor and increasing your immunity.

Elena Malysheva also examines genital warts in her video:

Not all women, and even men, attach importance to small growths that appear in delicate places. Although it is better to seek help in a timely manner. The human papillomavirus is quite common; it often “sleeps” and is detected at certain moments. Condyloma is a manifestation of the virus on the skin and mucous membranes of the genital organs.

Causes

Genital warts are caused by infection with the human papillomavirus (HPV). How can you get infected with it? There are several ways, and the likelihood of infection is quite high for everyone. Let us list the main reasons due to which this pathology can occur in the body:

• Infection most often occurs during unprotected sexual intercourse. Even if a condom was used, a woman is more likely to become infected if she comes into contact with mucous membranes and skin affected by condylomas.
• Infection can also occur through the use of other people's personal hygiene and household items. Women who visit saunas, baths, swimming pools and do not maintain their own hygiene are more often predisposed to this.
• When using strong medications or under stress, condylomas can also appear. A photo of this disease confirms that the degree can vary, up to the appearance of a group of growths that form crusts.
• Any failure of the immune system or an unbalanced diet can awaken the virus.
• Very often, condylomas manifest themselves during the postpartum period and even during pregnancy. When the body works in an enhanced mode, it is rebuilt. The hormonal balance is disrupted, the woman’s genitals become very vulnerable, and the virus, like many other infections, does not keep itself waiting.

Symptoms

Intimate condyloma genitalia often affects the mucous membranes of the genitals. Both women and men are equally susceptible to infection. Many people do not even suspect what the manifestations of the disease look like until they encounter the problem themselves. Condylomas in men (photos in the medical literature demonstrate numerous variations of this disease) quickly grow on the penis, affecting the foreskin, glans, frenulum, and less often the scrotum. Condylomas grow in the groin and rectum. At first these are skin growths that are pale gray or flesh-colored. Dimensions can be from 2 mm to a centimeter or more. Over time, these warts cover an increasingly larger area and cause a lot of problems. In women, such growths appear on the labia, in the vagina, on the clitoris and even on the cervix. In the latter case, a woman may not even be aware of their existence until a gynecologist discovers them during an examination.

The papillomavirus enters the human body through open lesions on the skin and mucous membranes - scratches and wounds.

There are no specific symptoms for condylomatosis. For many, genital warts not only interfere with normal sexual activity, but are also a significant and depressing cosmetic defect. It is for this reason that most victims try to quickly contact specialists, get diagnosed and begin proper treatment.

Condylomas in women and men. Diagnostics

When examining a patient, the attending doctor can easily identify condylomatosis. Genital warts (the photo demonstrates this) are difficult to confuse with other sores. To accurately confirm the diagnosis, the doctor will send you for tests confirming that the cause of the disease was the human papillomavirus (HPV). Modern medicine makes an accurate PCR analysis - an epithelial scraping is taken from the mucous membranes, in which particles of the virus may be present. If condylomatosis is confirmed, one of the treatment options is prescribed.

Removal of condylomas

Today, genital warts are successfully removed, but the procedure is more of a cosmetic operation; it cannot be done for free. Condyloma is a growth on the skin, mucous membrane, which can be removed in one of several ways. During a consultation with a doctor, the patient will be able to choose which method of removal is preferable. We present several options (briefly):

• Cryodestruction. The growths are removed using liquid nitrogen. When frozen, the protein cells in the wart die, which leads to the condyloma falling off. A small wound appears in its place, and it heals very quickly. Cryodestruction is a relatively inexpensive, painless, safe and very effective treatment method. With its help, the symptoms of HPV on the skin are easily and quickly removed.
• Electrocoagulation. Using an electric current, the condylomas are cauterized. This method has been known in medicine for a long time and has been successfully practiced. It has its downside - scars may appear, the patient experiences discomfort and pain during the procedure.
• Laser. Removal of papillomas using laser. A relatively new, very effective method of treating condylomatosis. The condyloma is destroyed under the influence of laser beams, a scab forms in place, which disappears after a while, the skin remains absolutely clean, without scars.
• Radio wave method. A very effective and at the same time painless method. The cost of the procedure is quite high, so not everyone can afford this type.

• Chemical destruction. This method is based on the use of chemicals (acids), with which the condyloma is burned out. Typically, such drugs are prepared according to doctor's prescriptions in a pharmacy. The products must be used very carefully. Improper use can cause harm and leave burns on healthy skin and mucous membranes.

Spray "Epigen Intim"

Many patients remove condylomas using the drug Epigen Intim. The manufacturer of the product is the transnational company Invar, whose main specialization is the production of dermatological and gynecological drugs. The spray is available in cans with a volume of 15 or 60 ml. For ease of spraying, the can is equipped with a dispenser. Intravaginal use is possible - the kit includes a special nozzle for this purpose.

The main active component of Epigen spray is glycyrrhizic acid, this substance is extracted from licorice root, it has a powerful antiviral effect.

In addition, the product perfectly relieves itching and inflammation, stimulates the immune system to protect itself from pathogens on its own. Glycyrrhizic acid destroys the DNA chains of papillomavirus cells and prevents their further reproduction.

The remarkable difference between this drug and other similar ones is that the acid does not cause burns on the skin; the spray can be sprayed on the mucous membranes and skin without any fear. The substance has a very gentle effect, but at the same time destroys cells of HPV, herpes and other pathogens.

Spray application

Condyloma is a genital wart, which Epigen Intim spray will help get rid of. For treatment, you must use one of the following regimens recommended by the doctor:

• The normal course of the disease requires treatment of the entire surface of the genital organs affected by condylomas. Cover the entire problem area with two sprays and leave until completely dry. Use three times a day until complete healing.
• If genital warts are damaged or bleeding, Epigen Intim is used for 10 days or more (until cure) 5 times a day. The drug is sprayed onto the skin and mucous membranes from a distance of 10-15 centimeters.
• The latent course of the disease requires spraying the drug over the entire area. The external genitalia are treated three times a day for a month.
• After HPV activity subsides, treatment with Epigen Intim spray is necessary for another ten days, three times a day.

For the purpose of prophylaxis, to prevent the appearance of condylomas in the presence of provoking factors, it is recommended to use this drug. What are these factors? Past illnesses that weaken the immune system, exacerbation of pathologies, hypothermia, stress, poor nutrition, lack of sleep. The standard regimen is used - three times a day. It is advisable to use the spray before and after sexual intercourse for a certain period after getting rid of condylomas. The product must be applied to the external and internal genital organs. Those areas that were prone to condylomas should be given special attention. It is advisable to spray the intimate spray on the skin around the anus.

Laser therapy

The best method for removing condylomas is laser treatment. This innovative approach received the most positive feedback. The procedure for removing condylomas with a laser is as follows.

The doctor acts on the neoplasms with a beam of light; due to the evaporation of the cells, the structure is destroyed and the genital warts die. The concentration of the beam falls on the blood microvessels that feed the condylomas. After removing condylomas, crusts (scabs) remain, which soon fall off, and after a week there are no traces left on the skin. The laser acts very accurately, healthy areas are not injured at all. The advantages of laser therapy include:

• Bloodlessness.
• Fast recovery period.
• Painless.
• Elimination of self-infection.
• Low relapse rate.
• High sterility.
• There is no damage to surrounding tissues.

As a rule, after using a laser there are practically no scars or scars left. The procedure time for the average course of the disease takes from 10 to 30 minutes. Sometimes 2-3 sessions are required.

Condylomas, photos of which are presented in the article, can be easily removed using a laser. After the procedure, some discomfort and itching may occur. This confirms the healing of the crusts. Compared to other methods, the recovery period is much shorter. After the intervention, the patient must follow the recommendations so that the recovery period ends faster:

• You cannot visit the solarium.
• Heavy lifting is not recommended.
• Impeccable personal hygiene.
• Sometimes a ban on sexual intercourse.

Laser removal is usually combined with drug therapy to block the pathogen that is in the body.

Radio wave surgery

The radio wave non-invasive method is considered very effective. Condyloma is a growth that causes a lot of inconvenience to a person. Radio waves come to help in treating this problem.

The doctor will first numb the area where the intervention will take place. For this purpose, a spray or cream with anesthesia is used.

The essence of the method is the effect of high-frequency radio streams on condyloma. As a result, the pathological tissues themselves begin to emit heat, which has a detrimental effect on the growths. The procedure uses a special technique. During the process, the skin does not overheat, but the temperature becomes high to such an extent that all microbes die. The procedure takes 10-30 minutes.

After the procedure, patients recover very quickly and there are no complications. Radio waves make it possible to process even large areas. The following advantages of the procedure can be noted:

• Healthy tissues are practically not injured, the risk is minimized.
• Defects in the form of infiltration, scars, and edema are completely excluded.
• Bloodlessness.
• Painless.
• There is no contact with skin.
• Further development and spread of the virus is completely excluded.

Despite all the positive aspects, there are also contraindications: the procedure is prohibited if the patient has an implanted device (for example, a pacemaker) or any metal structures.

Cryodestruction

According to statistics, condylomas are most common in women. Photos of warts look very unsightly; they bring many aesthetic problems. The method of cryodestruction (exposure to liquid nitrogen) has become very popular. The essence is the effect of cold on condyloma. The procedure uses liquid nitrogen (temperature -196 degrees). The doctor treats the growths with a moistened applicator, freezing them. The condyloma dies and falls off. The wound heals within 10 days. There is only one contraindication - allergy to cold. Positive points:

• After the procedure there are no defects on the skin.
• Painless.
• No contraindications (except for an allergic reaction to cold).

The disadvantage of this method is that the condyloma may return, which means you will have to be treated again. It happens that the recovery period lasts up to six months. Large areas cannot be treated with nitrogen. If immunity is low, it must be restored before the procedure.

Why do you need to remove condylomas?

If condylomas appear on the body, treatment is simply necessary. At first glance, it seems that warts do not cause much harm; they do not hurt, are not damaged, and do not itch. In fact, they cause enormous harm to the body. The immune system tries to cope on its own, and this causes damage to it. Against the background of pathology, women may experience an unpleasant odor with discharge. The mental and emotional state suffers.

For women, condylomatosis is most dangerous, as it can provoke the development of a malignant tumor. Men have this possibility, but it is much less common. It is better to remove condylomas when there are only 1-2 of them, to prevent them from developing into colonies. A large number of condylomas pose a real threat to the patient’s life. Many patients are afraid of the genital wart removal procedure itself, citing painful sensations. Everyone feels pain differently because everyone's pain threshold is different. In each individual case, this issue is discussed with the doctor; the patient can make his own choice of anesthesia.

Before choosing a method, you must visit a doctor, for women - a gynecologist, for men - a urologist. The doctor will order tests and recommend the most appropriate method. Some methods are cheaper, some are more expensive, they differ in pain, healing periods, and recovery. The final word, of course, will be with the patient himself. The main thing in this matter is to achieve the desired result: to be cured and healthy.

Condyloma means a growth or tumor and this is exactly what a condyloma looks like on the skin. More precisely, condyloma is a nipple growth on the epidermis that can occur during inflammation. Most often, condylomas appear in places of periodic friction and in the genital area.

Condylomas can be either single or multiple. The size of single condylomas usually does not exceed 7 mm, and the size of multiple fused formations can reach several centimeters.

Types of condylomas

There are two types of condylomas:

Condylomas acuminata

Genital warts are growths on the skin that occur in the mouth or genital area. Because this type of condylomas appears most often in intimate areas, they are sometimes called genital or genital warts. Speaking about condyloma, there are several main points that every person should know when they discover their first wart of this type:

• Infection with condylomas occurs in 90% of cases during sexual intercourse.
• The virus can be passed on to a baby during childbirth from an infected mother.
• Condylomas may not appear for years, and their appearance requires a decrease in immunity.

Regarding the division of the localization of condyloma in men and women, we note that in men the growth most often forms on the frenulum of the foreskin and on the head itself. And in women, condylomas are localized on the labia, in the vagina, on the clitoris and around the anus.

The number of growths and their size completely depend on the state of the immune system. However, they may not change at all for a long time and may not continue to grow and develop. However, condyloma can cause a lot of inconvenience, especially in terms of intimate life. It is worth noting that every second person on the planet today is infected with one or more types of human papillomavirus. Therefore, all studies show that most often infection with condyloma acuminata occurs through sexual contact.

Condylomas in men

It is worth saying right away that genital warts are rarely found in healthy people who do not have bad habits, so first of all you need to consider what predisposing factors exist for the formation of these warts.

Reduced immunity

We are not always talking about any diseases that contribute to a decrease in immunity. Problems with the immune system can be caused by poor sleep patterns or demanding jobs. If the cause of the proliferation of condylomas lies in the immune system, then it is extremely difficult to cure the disease without restoring the immune system.

Stress

The formation of genital warts is more often observed in men exposed to strong emotional stress.

Wrong lifestyle

Ignoring basic hygiene rules, alcohol abuse, poor diet and smoking can cause the development of genital warts.

The human papillomavirus is transmitted sexually, but in some cases a person can be a carrier of the virus all his life and still not have genital warts, while other people begin to develop growths after the incubation period. In this case, everything depends on the individual characteristics of the organism. The incubation period of the papilloma virus is 6 to 8 months, after which the first signs of wart formation may appear.

Warts are formed due to the fact that a virus, entering a mucosal tissue cell, introduces DNA into it, which causes the cell to change and become horny. In the same way, neighboring cells come under the influence of the virus, which first leads to the formation of a small spot, and then genital warts, which is a growth on a thin stalk.

Such growths, as a rule, form along the edges of the glans penis and in the area of ​​the urethra. In some cases, the growth of condyloma acuminata in the area of ​​the urethra leads to difficulty in the outflow of urine. Condylomas in men can be detected even in the early stages of their development at home. In the area of ​​their development, keratinization of the mucous membrane occurs, and under the layer of skin one can feel peculiar lumps. These lumps are the roots of condyloma.

Condylomas in women

In general, the papilloma virus is present in the body of approximately thirty percent of women and does not cause them any inconvenience or discomfort. The virus exists quietly in the skin layers and mucous membranes, is not detected and does not pose a threat. However, with a sharp decrease in immune defense, activation of the virus is observed, which is expressed in the appearance of characteristic symptoms.

The virus that causes condylomas can enter the female body in several ways, the most common of which is sexual contact, both traditional, anal and orogenital. The sexual partner may turn out to be an ordinary carrier of the virus and nothing more. Injury to the skin and mucous membranes (cracks, abrasions, cuts, wounds, etc.), as well as ordinary failure to maintain personal hygiene, can contribute to the penetration of the virus into the body.

The time interval from the moment of infection to the onset of symptoms of the disease can range from one to five months. In this case, the virus can be in “hibernation”, and when immunity decreases (stress, fatigue, lack of sleep, illness, etc.), it begins to multiply, as a result of which uncontrolled cell division occurs, which later manifests itself in corresponding symptoms. Women at risk of developing the disease are:

• with excessive emotionality, subject to frequent stress.
• those on long-term strict diets.
• having children under one year old, with constant overwork and lack of sleep.
• undergoing antibiotic treatment.

Condylomas in women are observed mainly in the vagina, in the area of ​​the labia, perineum, urethra, on the cervix, and in the anus. Less commonly, warts affect the throat and oral cavity, and the walls of the urethra.

You can also become infected with the virus that causes the development of condylomas through contact and household contact, due to discharge from condylomas. The virus can enter the child's body during the birth process if the virus is localized on the walls of the vagina.

In recent years, the prevalence of genital warts in women has become quite widespread, which is facilitated by modern freedom of morals. Girls begin to be sexually active early, have several sexual partners, and do not use protective equipment.

Symptoms of condylomas are local in nature. If the growths are localized in the anus, the woman experiences discomfort expressed in the form of itching and burning.

Genital warts, which have merged with each other and formed large lesions, in addition to itching and burning, are accompanied by the release of an unpleasant-smelling liquid, which causes a constant feeling of moisture in the area in which they are distributed. If condylomas are damaged by clothing or sexual intercourse, irritation and inflammation may occur.

Flat condylomas are asymptomatic, but in some situations there may be a slight discharge from the vagina, accompanied by itching in the genital area.

Ways of infection with condylomas

It is no coincidence that the papilloma virus has the designation “human”, that is, it can only develop in the human body and be transmitted through human contact. The main route of infection, as with many STDs - sexually transmitted diseases, is sexually transmitted.

It doesn’t matter at all what kind of sexual contact it is - heterosexual or homosexual, anal, oral. Condyloma does not recognize such restrictions and moral standards. Even when using a condom, if one of the partners is a virus carrier, the other is at high risk of infection, since physical contact is still inevitable.

As a rule, people with reduced or weakened immunity, those exposed to stress, and those who do not observe adequate nutrition, rest, and sleep become infected. Children can be infected with condyloma at the time of birth, when the mother's birth canal is infected with the virus. For children, the human papillomavirus is just as dangerous as for adults, since age limits are not a barrier for the virus.

Symptoms of condylomas

Genital warts may appear weeks, months, or even years after infection with the human papillomavirus. Therefore, if you recently developed condylomas, this does not mean that your current partner necessarily infected you. Perhaps the infection occurred before you met. Most often, it is not possible to determine from whom the infection occurred.

In women, genital warts can appear in a variety of places: around the opening of the vagina (around the vulva), on the labia majora and minora, inside the vagina, between the vagina and anus, around the anus (anal, perianal condylomas), on the cervix and in the urethra. Condylomas can be single, sometimes located in groups, and sometimes grow so densely that they take on the appearance of cauliflower.

Despite their name, genital warts do not always have a pointed end: they can sometimes be flat, round and grow on a stalk (like a mushroom). Genital warts are usually flesh-colored, but sometimes they may appear lighter than the skin or darker (brown or almost black). In some people, genital warts are so small that the person may not even realize that they have this disease.

As a rule, genital warts do not hurt, but sometimes they can cause itching and irritation of the skin, especially if they are located around the anus. Sometimes condylomas can become damaged and bleed.

Diagnosis of condylomas

When examining the affected skin surfaces in women and men, there is usually no doubt about the origin of the tumors. If there are initial signs of damage to the body by papillomavirus, the mucous surfaces of the genital organs are treated with a solution of acetic acid. Then, using colposcopy, papillomas are diagnosed, which turn white after treatment against the background of the natural color of healthy areas.

Additionally, a cervical smear is performed, which is examined for the presence of malignant cells (oncocytology). If cancer is suspected, tissue is taken (biopsy) for examination. In a blood test for HPV using ELISA or PCR, antibodies to one or more genotypes of the virus are detected. If oncogenic varieties of papillomavirus are detected, additional preventive measures are recommended.

In men, the initial examination of the affected area is carried out by a urologist. Based on the results obtained (characteristic features, symptoms, localization), a diagnosis is made. To identify the genotype of the human papillomavirus, blood is drawn for analysis for antibodies or HPV DNA.

Differential diagnosis is carried out with skin manifestations of syphilis, pearlescent papules. Persons of both sexes are recommended to be screened for other STDs and HIV, which is associated with the frequent combination of infections with each other.

Systemic treatment of condylomas

Systemic treatment in women and men is most effective when the disease lasts no more than a year and may include:

Local treatment of condylomas

Local treatment consists of using agents to remove or reduce the size of condylomas:

Removal of condylomas

Condylomas usually require complex treatment - the first stage is removal, the second is reducing the amount of virus in the body. The problem of treating human papillomavirus infection is that:

Genital warts often (in 30% of patients) recur, so after removal it is recommended to carry out anti-relapse treatment. Human papillomavirus infection does not provide lasting immunity, so the disease can develop again upon re-infection if:

• the sexual partner was not examined and did not receive treatment;
• Safe sex rules are not followed.

Stages of genital wart removal

• removal (destruction) of papillary growths;
• anti-relapse treatment;
• virological control of cure.

Methods for removing condylomas

Condylomas can be removed both surgically and non-surgically. The most modern and priority ones are laser therapy and radio wave exposure. The treatment is carried out under local anesthesia and is practically painless.

Treatment of condyloma with folk remedies

Some patients try to fight the disease on their own and, when diagnosed with genital warts, treatment is carried out at home, using a variety of folk recipes. And some claim that even conspiracies against condylomas can produce results.

In the presence of condyloma, treatment with folk remedies is not always acceptable and safe, therefore, when there are genital warts, treatment with the folk method can only be carried out if you are confident in their benign nature.

How to cauterize condylomas at home? How to remove condylomas quickly and without pain? Typically, supporters of such methods use iodine, celandine and propolis. These folk remedies for condylomas act like chemical solutions - they dry out the growths, which disappear after some time.

Iodine burns out condylomas quite effectively, but you need to lubricate the formations with it very carefully so as not to burn healthy tissue. The procedure must be repeated several times a day, then treatment of condylomas with iodine will give results faster. If genital warts are not lubricated correctly, treatment with iodine can have unpleasant complications in the form of burns of healthy tissue with subsequent scarring.

Propolis tincture for condylomas works similarly. And another popular method is the treatment of genital warts with celandine. To cauterize condyloma, celandine is used in the form of an alcohol tincture or pure plant juice is taken. Treatment of condylomas with propolis and celandine should also be carried out very carefully to avoid burns and scarring.

Alternative treatment can completely remove small condylomas, but if there is no effect, you need to contact a specialist.

Is it possible and how to get rid of condylomas forever? Human papillomavirus infection, once entering the body, remains in it for life. But whether you allow it to get out depends only on your immunity, your habits and lifestyle. So, the answer to the question of how to get rid of genital warts is obvious.

Prevention of condylomas

To prevent infection with the human papillomavirus, you must:

Questions and answers on the topic "Condylomas"

Question:Hello! I have HPV-16 and 18. The gynecologist prescribed me treatment with Galavit. I still doubted whether it was possible to defeat HPV with pills alone. I started looking for information on this topic and came across a video where, in her program about health, E. Malysheva said that Galavit does not cure HPV. What should I do now? The gynecologist prescribed it to me!

Answer: There are currently no effective treatments for human papillomavirus. Medicines that strengthen the immune system and general antiviral agents (Galavit) are used in medicine. The drug does not cure, but helps your body resist HPV.

Question:Hello. I have condylomas, the doctor prescribed a course of treatment with Panavir (ampoules), I got a puncture. Tell me please, should they fall off or what?

Answer: Hello! Yes, they can simply disappear, if not - .

Question:Hello! Pregnancy 7 weeks! Genital warts have appeared! And they grow quickly and extensively! Epigen has no effect! Is it possible to cauterize them during pregnancy and is it true that because of their appearance you will have to have a cesarean birth? I'm very afraid, please help.

Answer: Hello! No connection has been found between premature birth, miscarriages, other pregnancy complications and condylomas. As a rule, treatment is not carried out during pregnancy. But! It is necessary to strictly observe a doctor and follow all his recommendations.

Question:Hello. I'm 28 weeks pregnant. Genital warts appeared. At the antenatal clinic they prescribed me to go to them for cauterization with celandine. At the paid medical center they said not to touch anything at all during pregnancy, that this is an activation of the virus due to immunosuppression caused by pregnancy - this happens, it will go away on its own. They recommended 10 days of "Genferon 500", then "Genferon Light" for a month. I'm all confused. How to be.

Answer: Hello! Without examining these condylomas, I will not answer your question. It can be done either way.

Question:Hello. During an examination by a gynecologist, I was diagnosed with condylomas. And I'm planning a pregnancy. Should I remove them? Or is the presence of condylomas not a threat to pregnancy?

Answer: Hello, they need to be removed and treated for a viral infection before pregnancy.

Question:Good afternoon. I am 18 and have never had sexual intercourse. When I was 14 years old, I noticed a pointed process at the entrance to the vagina. He didn't cause me any discomfort. Only now, having a boyfriend and paying attention to my health, I began to worry about this. The thing is that I read about condylomas. And that virgins can have them too. This process is fleshy and has the same color as the walls of the vagina and labia. But I wonder how I can have my period, because it completely covers the entrance and looks like a “rosebud”. Could you say something about this?

Question:Hello! A month ago, some kind of formation appeared in the labia area. At first it appeared as an ordinary small wart, then it grew to a size of 1.5 x 0.5 cm. I visited a gynecologist in a private clinic. They said it was condyloma (papilloma). The gynecologist also said that there is inflammation, that everything is so terrible and dangerous, and she began to advertise her devices and medications. I can’t believe her words after she told me that maybe I’m pregnant, although from the beginning of the examination I told her that I haven’t been sexually active for the last six months and repeated it several times. This is absolutely impossible! And I think the sexual transmission of any infection is also unlikely, since there was no contact for six months and there was only one partner for the entire time. She refused to prescribe anything, said that they are not allowed to, they never prescribe. And she recommended removing this formation surgically. Please tell me what medications can be taken for condyloma? And what can you tell us about inflammation by looking at the smear tests? Thank you!

Answer: Hello. According to the data presented, you have identified signs of bacterial vaginosis. In this connection, it is advisable to exclude sexually transmitted infections. It should be borne in mind that papilloma is a neoplasm caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). Surgical methods for treating papillomas are based on their destruction with laser, cold (liquid nitrogen), radio wave method, electric current, etc.

Question:Hello. I have such a problem: by all indications, I believe that I have condylomas on the border of the head of the penis. I’ve had them for a very long time, from a young age, and they haven’t interfered with my life in any way. But I am very afraid for the health of my other half, so I want to get rid of this problem. Is the procedure to remove these tumors painful? Is the treatment expensive and how long will it take?

Answer: Hello. Most likely, these are not condylomas, but a so-called mother-of-pearl necklace. This is the norm. Go to the doctor to have your thoughts confirmed.

Question:Hello! Woman, 22 years old. Infected with HPV type 6 for 1.5 years. Condylomas are small, multiple, flat. The affected area is extensive. After removal, less than a week passes, and condylomas appear again. Antiviral drug treatment has not yet produced results, even temporarily. A study of the immune status showed a low T-cytotox indicator - 10, other indicators were normal. Can this immunogram indicator explain such activity of the virus? What can be done and in what direction to work? They prescribed echinacea. Intravaginal autolymphocytotherapy was recommended.

Answer: Hello. Naturally, I cannot say whether all methods of local and systemic treatment were used. About your analyses. A slight decrease in one of the immunogram indicators is not the cause of the disease, and the virus is active on its own; rather, like any virus, it is capable of suppressing the immune system. But stimulation of the immune system is one of the aspects of treating human papillomavirus, along with antiviral agents and local treatment. You can take echinacea, or other adaptogens: eleutherococcus, ginseng or pantocrine. The main thing, of course, is antiviral treatment.

Question:Hello! I have a condyloma on my labia minora. It was removed (cut out) in the hospital, after which a course of treatment with ISOPRINOSINE tablets was prescribed (2 tablets 3 times a day, 1 week a month, 3 months) in order to cure this HPV virus in the blood. I took the pills (3 months). And literally 2-3 weeks later the condyloma reappeared! And in the same place! They removed it again in the hospital. 1) Can condylomas appear without HPV in the blood? (after all, I took a course of pills). 2) Do I need to take another course of pills after the 2nd operation?

Answer: Hello. To clarify management tactics, it is advisable to conduct a cytological examination of the cervix and colposcopy, as well as identify the type of HPV and its clinically significant concentration.

Condylomas are warty growths caused by the human papillomavirus. Half of humanity is carriers of this virus. In most cases, pink or flesh-colored formations are located on the genitals.

The active virus is not only found on the genital mucosa. The pathogen was found in urine and saliva. The skin disease is extremely contagious. Genital warts are often located in groups and require careful study and timely treatment.

Reasons for appearance

Warty formations appear as a result of the activity of HPV (human papillomavirus). The appearance of genital warts and papillomas is caused by several types of virus.

The pathogen penetrates the body, but does not always begin to act immediately. The virus takes hold in the deep layers of the skin, but when moving closer to the surface it becomes more active. For a long time, the human papillomavirus remains in a latent (sleeping) state until causes appear that “awaken” it.

The main reason is decreased immunity. As soon as the body weakens, the virus becomes more active, multiplies vigorously, and manifests itself in the form of condylomas.

Provoking factors:

• lack of vitamins;
• overwork;
• frequent stress;
• overheating/hypercooling;
• taking potent medications;
• bad ecology.

Genital warts on intimate places are the most common category. Activation of the virus occurs with reduced immunity in some cases. Main reasons:

• young age. Most cases of the disease were recorded at the age of 20–25 years, after 30 years - very rarely;
• early onset of sexual activity;
• contacts with an infected person;
• promiscuity, anal, oral sex, negligence in choosing a partner.

Transmission routes:

• genital (infection occurs even when using a condom, at the slightest touch of the genital mucosa);
• household (through shared towels, washcloths, kisses).

Locations:

• condylomas in women are visible on the labia minora, at the external opening of the urethra, in the vagina, on the cervix, in the anus;
• Condylomas in men are located on the frenulum of the foreskin, the head of the penis, the crown of the glans, near the anus.

• soles;
• face;
• in the interdigital space of the hands;
• in the oral cavity, on the tongue.

Note! In severe cases, warty formations are located in hard-to-reach places - in the rectum, on the walls of the vagina. Only upon examination by a gynecologist or urologist can the cause of discomfort in the genital and rectal area be discovered.

Symptoms and forms of the disease

• flat condylomas;
• hyperkeratotic;
• papular;
• typical.

Note! The flat variety is most often found deep in the urethra, on the cervix. The most dangerous form of genital warts causes various forms of cancer.

How the disease develops:

• the virus enters the body of a healthy person from an infected person;
• while the immune defense is triggered, HPV “dozes” without causing harm;
• provoking factors activate the virus;
• 2–3 months pass from the moment of awakening to the appearance of the first signs;
• formations resemble uneven growths on the mucous membranes and skin of a flesh-colored, pinkish color;
• Often a liquid with an unpleasant odor flows out of the middle, the body of the condyloma becomes irritated;
• there is itching, burning, pain during sexual intercourse and defecation;
• a large overgrown conglomerate resembles a head of cauliflower with irregularly shaped outgrowths of different sizes;
• the surface is gradually covered with horny formations;
• sometimes warty formations grow to incredible sizes;
• Giant Buschke-Levenshtein condyloma grows deep into the tissue and often degenerates into squamous cell carcinoma.

Important! Sometimes condylomas do not bother a person; there are no obvious symptoms. In some cases, formations disappear as suddenly as they appeared. But you shouldn’t hope for such an outcome. Delay in treatment is fraught with serious complications.

Methods of treating the disease

There is no cure for HPV. Unfortunately, human papillomavirus infection cannot be completely removed from the body. The task of specialists is to return the pathogen to a latent state, to bring the virus into “sleep mode.”

The success of therapy is:

• reduction of manifestations of viral activity;
• relief of the patient's condition;
• elimination of a cosmetic defect;
• strengthening the immune system.

Which doctor treats different types of condylomas? Visit:

• dermatologist;
• proctologist;
• immunologist;
• gynecologist (women);
• urologist (male).

Treatment methods for condylomas:

• special solutions, sprays, gels for the affected area;
• traditional medicine recipes;
• restorative therapy;
• removal of formations.

How to treat condylomas? Only a specialist will select the appropriate method. The doctor takes into account:

• location;
• growth size;
• danger of a specific form;
• general state;
• depth of growth.

Modern diagnostic methods:

• biopsy of affected tissue;
• cytology;
• colposcopy;
• immunological analysis.

Medications

Sprays and solutions cauterize formations or inhibit their development. Treatment of warty formations is carried out using effective means.

Recommended:

• Solcoderm. Burns out genital warts;
• Condilin. Works similarly to Solcoderm;
• Podophyllin. Destroys cellular structures, prevents growth of growths;
• Epigen. The spray has an immunomodulatory, antiviral, anti-inflammatory agent.

Use rectal suppositories, gels, suspensions, ointments for condylomas:

• Panavir, Genferon. Genital warts slow down their growth and the appearance of new formations stops;
• Cycloferon liniment. Stimulates immune defense. After using the drug, warty formations may disappear on their own.

Important! On your own initiative, do not treat growths with ointments or creams that your relatives or friends use. Use medications prescribed by your doctor.

Be sure to take vitamin complexes, eat more vegetables and fruits in the summer. Without good immunity, treatment of a viral infection takes a long time.

Note! Some patients, in the old fashioned way, smear the growths on the mucous membranes and skin with the familiar Oxolinic ointment. Recent studies prove that the drug does not cope well with the task. This remedy is ineffective in combating human papillomavirus.

Modern removal methods

In many cases, the doctor believes that it is better to radically get rid of the formation. Large condylomas that cannot be treated with local remedies are removed using several methods.

Effective:

• electrocoagulation. Cauterization with high frequency current is suitable for combating shallow formations. For overgrown growths, this technique is not used;
• laser destruction. A low-pain method for removing condylomas with a laser will help get rid of growths in hard-to-reach places. The scars are barely noticeable, the recovery period is minimal;
• burning with liquid nitrogen. Low temperatures destroy tissue in 30 seconds, the formation literally crumbles. After cryodestruction, a small blister appears that must be treated with potassium permanganate. It is not advisable to use the method for treating growths on mucous membranes;
• radio wave therapy. Radio knife is the most effective way to remove condylomas. The bloodless, painless method eliminates infection and eliminates growths in 10–30 seconds. Specialists work with the modern Surgiton radio wave apparatus.

Folk remedies and recipes

Most specialists are very wary of home methods. They can be used only if there is 100% confidence in the benign nature of the formations. The presence of degenerated cells can provoke further development of malignant tumors.

Be sure to consult with your doctor whether traditional medicine recipes are right for you. Small growths can be treated with homemade solutions and cauterized.

Proven recipes:

• iodine. It copes well with condylomas, but you shouldn’t use it on the genitals - it’s easy to damage the delicate mucous membrane. Directions for use: cauterize the growths several times during the day. Make sure that iodine does not come into contact with healthy skin. Burns often leave scars;
• celandine. Cut the plant back in early summer. You will see orange juice on the stem. Cauterize formations daily with pure juice or prepared tincture;
• Rowan. Collect the berries after the first frost, wash them, and prepare a paste. Apply the mixture to the affected area, cover with a piece of bandage, and secure with an adhesive plaster. After 6 hours, apply a new paste. Carry out the procedure daily;
• St. John's wort + chamomile. Sitz baths relieve inflammation in genital warts, including in the rectal area. Take a tablespoon of dry medicinal raw materials and pour a liter of boiling water. Let it brew. Add the decoction to the bath water. Proportions – 2 parts water: 1 part decoction;
• Kalanchoe. Apply fresh leaves or a paste of them to sore spots. Inflammation is reduced, itching is reduced;
• hare cabbage. Chop the plant and rub well. Place the mixture on gauze and secure it to the desired area. After 5 hours, add fresh gruel. The frequency of procedures is daily.

Important! Do not abuse folk remedies! If after a week or two you do not notice any improvement or the formations increase in size, begin to fester, or itch more, stop experimenting immediately and go to a dermatologist. Delay is fraught with dire consequences.

Getting rid of warts is easier than preventing relapses. After surgery, the tissue is sent for histology to ensure the absence of cancer cells. If the test result is positive, a consultation with an oncologist is required.

The doctor cannot guarantee that the virus has calmed down forever. Human papillomavirus infection lies dormant as long as your immune system is strong enough.

How to prevent infection? How to prevent relapses?

Follow simple rules:

• get rid of bad habits;
• lead a healthy lifestyle;
• strengthen the immune system;
• observe the work and rest schedule;
• be less nervous;
• maintain hygiene;
• undergo preventive examinations on time;
• do not use other people’s washcloths or towels;
• limit the number of sexual partners;
• Monogamy is the best protection against infection.

Now you know the answer to the question of how to get rid of genital warts and prevent their recurrence. Whether the human papillomavirus will destroy your life or not depends, first of all, on you.

Below is an excerpt from the TV show “Live Healthy” from which you can learn even more interesting details about condylomas:

There are topics that are awkward to discuss even with your doctor. These include intimate life, for example, the formation of genital warts. In medicine, this term refers to warts that have formed in the genital area.

They do not pose a danger, but when they are injured, the risk of developing more dangerous processes increases.

What is condylomatosis

Condylomas acuminata are overgrowths of the epithelium of the skin and mucous membranes caused by infection with the human papillomavirus, or HPV. In appearance and structure, these are warts. With condylomatosis, such formations appear on the genitals, around the anus and in the oral cavity.

Externally, condyloma looks like an ordinary wart protruding above the surface of the skin. The color of the growths practically does not differ from the surface of the skin. A characteristic feature is a loop-shaped “pattern” of neoplasms. Condylomas are painless, but are very easily injured and bleed because they have a good blood supply.

Attention! Over the past 10 years, the incidence of HPV has increased more than 10 times. Condylomatosis is a disease of young people under the age of 30. This is probably due to the fact that it is at this age that sex life is most active.

Condyloma itself is a safe neoplasm. However, condylomas, as products of HPV, cause the development of malignant processes. Despite the fact that types 6 and 11 of the virus (namely, it is from these types that genital warts develop) very rarely provokes a transition to a malignant form, the symptoms of the disease cause significant discomfort, and the appearance of genital warts greatly affects the morale and quality of life of the patient.

Why does condylomatosis occur?

The growth belongs to urogenital warts. This means that it is a proliferation of epithelium in the anus and genital area. Although condylomas also appear on the eyelids, in the oral cavity, and on the lips.

Genital warts are a consequence of infection with the human papillomavirus (HPV). You can become infected with condylomatosis mainly through sexual contact, but this is not enough for the occurrence of genital warts.

In order for the virus to enter the body and cause the formation of condylomas, two factors must be present at once:

1. Injury to the mucous membrane during sexual intercourse.
2. Decreased body resistance.

Other ways of transmitting HPV: through household contact, from mother to child during pregnancy, during childbirth, through breast milk during feeding.

Most often, the pathogen enters the bloodstream and infects the basal layer of the epithelium. When entering an epithelial cell, the virus can occupy two locations: in the cell’s genome and outside it. In the first case, the virus changes the genome so that the function of the cells changes, they begin to grow excessively and as a result become those same genital warts.

A number of factors lead to the development of condylomatosis, taking into account which you can significantly reduce the risk of the disease:

• early sexual activity;
• excessive number of sexual partners;
• sexual intercourse without using contraception;
• contact of affected areas of skin or mucous membranes with the skin of a person with HPV;
• presence of sexually transmitted diseases in the past;
• hypothermia, concomitant immunodeficiency;
• practicing traumatic sexual games (carrying a risk of physical damage to the mucous membranes and skin);
• violation of vaginal microflora;
• frequent sun exposure (oncogenic factor);
• any immunodeficiencies;
• exposure to chronic stress;
• ignoring the rules of personal hygiene.

The fight against condylomas is, first of all, a change in lifestyle to reduce the risk of infection.

Symptoms

Human papillomavirus does not always make itself known quickly. Often the onset of the disease occurs completely without symptoms. This is the so-called incubation period. It can last from 10 days to several years. In the case of types 6 and 11 of the virus, the incubation period takes about three months.

The first symptoms of HPV infection are:

• increased fatigue;
• physical weakness;
• migraine;
• slight increase in body temperature;
• irritability.

However, HPV does not mean condylomatosis. A person can become infected with several strains of the virus at once, each will have its own incubation period and clinical picture.

You can understand that genital warts are developing by the signs characteristic only of it:

• single or multiple warts on the labia, penis, around the anus or on the mucous membranes;
• feeling of discomfort at the site of infection by the virus;
• pain during sexual intercourse;
• pain during bowel movements;
• blood during sexual intercourse;
• blood during bowel movements;
• if the growths are located in the urethra, pain may occur during urination;
• bleeding and weeping if the wart is damaged.

The occurrence of growths is bad in itself, but you should not perceive them as the only manifestation of infection with a virus. Condylomas are just one of many signs that indicate systemic damage to the body by papillomavirus. Diagnosis and treatment should be aimed at studying the condition and treating the whole organism.

Diagnosis of condylomatosis

Warts on the skin or mucous membranes are a symptom of HPV, but it is not enough for diagnosis. To confirm the diagnosis, the patient usually needs to go through several stages:

1. Initial examination: the presence of condylomas and the presence of several provoking factors is sufficient.
2. Questioning by a doctor, collecting anamnesis of life and illness, complaints and identifying the estimated time of infection.
3. Instrumental diagnostics:

• urethroscopy - examination of the urethra using a special optical device - a urethroscope;
• Anoscopy is a similar procedure, but a different device is used for examination;
• gynecological examination of the vagina, cervix;
• extended colposcopy.

• PCR analysis to detect STDs, papillomavirus;
• taking smears for cytology;
• histological diagnosis to exclude cancer;
• in women - treatment of the walls of the uterus with Lugol's solution and acetic acid;
• microscopic examination of urethral smears to diagnose other STDs and HIV.

When studies confirm the presence of the virus, it is time to begin a course of treatment, and this course is very long and multi-component.

Treatment

It’s not for nothing that all doctors talk about the dangers of the human papillomavirus. The fact is that it is impossible to completely cure HPV. Therapy helps stop the process and control symptoms.

Typically, treatment for genital warts goes through three stages:

1. Immunostimulation involves increasing local immunity (using suppositories and creams) and general immunity (taking immunostimulants). Interferon drugs are most often prescribed.
2. Removing growths. For these purposes, various destruction methods are usually used or drugs are prescribed that cause the destruction of wart tissue.
3. Active prevention of relapse - prevention of infection with genital warts through sexual contact, immunostimulation, cessation of bad habits.

Most often, patients are worried not about systemic damage, but about an external defect. Several methods are used to remove condylomas.

The most common and one of the most effective is cryodestruction. This is liquid nitrogen removal. In this way, they get rid of condylomas in intimate areas. The condyloma itself usually becomes necrotic and falls off. The method is effective, but its independent use is unacceptable.

Another method is laser coagulation using a neodymium or carbon dioxide laser. Thanks to its effect, the condyloma tissue literally evaporates, and a dry crust forms in its place.

Electrocoagulation also has a similar effect. They use a so-called electric knife, which passes a high-frequency current through the condyloma tissue.

All of the methods described above are effective, but quite painful. To avoid such unpleasant consequences, you can resort to removal with a radio knife.

A separate way to combat such warts is chemical exposure. For this purpose, the wart tissue is locally treated with cytotoxic drugs. Most often these are Fluorouracil, Podophyllin and Feresol.

Often patients themselves buy preparations of acetic acid, celandine, and liquid nitrogen in pharmacies. But this is extremely unwise. Dermatovenerologists regularly face the consequences of inept self-medication.

Prescription of drugs should be carried out by the attending physician.

As for the anti-relapse treatment of genital warts, it is necessary, because the virus itself remains in other tissues and cells. To prevent recurrence of the disease, antiviral drugs and medications that help increase local and general immunity are used.

Preventive methods

Prevention is always better than cure. You cannot limit yourself to preventing the occurrence of warts. It is important to fully prevent infection with the human papillomavirus.

It is possible from a very early age. In particular, the American Federal Committee for Practical Vaccination has developed and recommends a special antiviral vaccine for use. It helps prevent infection with HPV types 6, 11, 16 and 18.

Children aged 11 years and older need to be vaccinated. When this vaccination is given to girls, it helps prevent the development of cervical cancer. Prevents prostate cancer in boys.

Doctors are now actively prescribing the Gardasil vaccine.

For specific prevention of infection with human papillomavirus, the following is recommended:

• Early three-stage vaccination of girls from 11 years of age.
• Regular visits to a gynecologist (at least once a year) and a urologist.
• Compliance with personal hygiene rules.
• Timely treatment of condylomatosis.
• Men and women need to use condoms during sexual intercourse. They do not provide 100% protection, but the risk of contracting STDs is reduced.

According to statistics from the WHO and the CDC in the USA, all women diagnosed with cervical cancer were infected with the human papillomavirus. The risk of developing cancer almost doubles if you have HPV. If you follow simple rules of personal safety, you may never notice the symptoms of genital warts.

Genital condyloma is a manifestation of systemic damage to the immune system by the human papillomavirus. For a long time, the disease may not manifest itself in any way because it is in the latent phase. Typically, condyloma manifests itself as a warty growth on the skin and mucous membranes of the genitals, mouth and anus, and less often on the skin of the eyelids and fingers. To diagnose condylomatosis, visual examination and PCR are used. If the presence of the virus is confirmed, complex and lengthy treatment is carried out.

Unfortunately, it is impossible to completely get rid of the virus, so it is better to protect yourself and your loved ones with preventive measures: vaccination, compliance with the rules of safe sexual contact and personal hygiene.