Transmission | Human Papilloma Virus (HPV)

Transmission

Transmission with human papilloma viruses occurs through skin or mucous membrane contact. Human papilloma viruses are considered the most common viruses transmitted during sexual intercourse. In general, it can be stated that in a partnership both partners are almost always affected by an infection.

For this reason, vaccination against the “high-risk” types 16 and 18 should be carried out before the first sexual intercourse, so that a viral infection does not occur in the first place. Genital warts caused by “low-risk” viruses in particular are highly infectious. Possible symptoms occur at the site of infection, i.e. on the surface of the skin or mucous membrane. In the course of life, about 80% of all people come into contact with human papilloma viruses, but most infections subside without symptoms.