In a new edition of BridgeInterview session information He drives it Juliet Bridgehe Urologist Jonathan Finkelstein, MD Analysis of prevalence and approach Human papillomavirus (HPV)And keep it up Between eight and nine out of ten people are affected by it at some point in their lives. During the conversation, the specialist shed light on the reason why the disease is usually associated with women, the delay in its spread and prevention in men, and what are the signs that should be taken into account.
“If we went out into the street now and took a picture, we would find that 40%I mean, Four out of tenhas Human papilloma virus. But if we made more of a movie, rather than a picture, we would probably last a lifetime Eight or nine people out of ten “They will get HPV at some point,” he said. Finkelsteinfocusing on the high prevalence of the virus among the general population.
The specialist explained that HPV can be transmitted silentwithout obvious symptoms, and many people never find out when infection occurred. “It could be Virus carrier It is latent, or you may have an acute infection with some clinical manifestations, with wartHe explained that he was or was already chronically infected.
In response to a question about the virus’s connection to the female sex, Finkelstein He stated, “HPV is a problem that we see today becoming more frequent and we see that specifically male I did not know where he was shot, because it is a disease that affects everyone, but belongs to no one. “The physician, the infectious disease specialist, the dermatologist, the urologist, the gynecologist see it, but ultimately there is no subspecialty or person dedicated primarily to HPV, with the importance that it has.”
In the face of this scenario, Urologist He highlighted the scarcity and absence of medical references Public policies For men: “In Vaccination campaigns The man arrived late. from 2017For example, here in Argentina Men have been added to vaccination campaigns. So a change is starting to happen.”
Regarding the manifestations in men, he explained that HPV usually appears in the form of: Warts. “A woman should go to a gynecologist and get… dadOr colpo or HPV test. he male It has everything on the outside. So, if you see something while moving, or touch something, you should consult. He described, “This is the great responsibility placed on our shoulders.” He also highlighted the role of Periodic medical examinationswith physical examination and magnification to identify possible injuries.
When asked about effectiveness Preservative, Finkelstein He was clear: “Condoms don’t cover everything regions Who are in contact in a sexual relationship. It will cover a large area, but space Pubiche Scrotumhe perineum They will not be covered and are areas of contact in the relationship. Then it is The danger remains Far from using a condom, but at least the large contact area will be covered.
Regarding the presence of the virus in husbandrecommended concrete action: “If I learned that my partner had HPV, he would be diagnosed, and a consultation would be scheduled. male Let him go to Urologistthe woman you go to gynecologist Or a gynecologist, and from there, through the necessary physical examination or study, they will be able to guide you on how to proceed.
with regard to treatmentHe explained, “We have to treat wart. If we treat a wart, we treat the area where I know the patient has the virus, but later the virus may be around that wart or in other areas, but it has not yet shown itself. I would never be able to reassure a patient that he would never get injured again, but I did Different ways To try to make it more effective and in fewer sessions.
On the importance of reversing emphasis and adding to men To strategies protection and control, Finkelstein He stressed: “A man has a responsibility that if he sees something, touches something, he must seek advice. And then, at least, get up Consultation per yearevery two years, when you actually benefit from the fact that you Studies on sexually transmitted diseases. Physical examination is not bad. Because very often the patient comes and says: “No, I didn’t see anything, everything is fine.” And you go to the physical examination and find out Injuries. Therefore, when in doubt, we have a very important responsibility: Consult“.