Human papillomavirus type 66 is one of those varieties of papillomavirus that has a high level of oncogenicity, that is, it can cause cancer.
After the penetration of the microorganism, growths and various formations often appear on the skin.
Scientists managed to study more than one hundred and twenty strains of papillomavirus. According to studies, their presence is noted in more than seventy percent of people.
However, you should not make a panic out of this, because many of them are completely harmless and are easily treated. Unfortunately, the sixty-sixth cannot be attributed to such types.
Not all strains of papillomavirus require treatment. Often, doctors recommend simply leading a healthy lifestyle and observing the rules of personal hygiene; after a few weeks (and sometimes years), the virus is defeated by the body and completely suppressed.
Type 66 HPV differs from such strains in that it insistently requires immediate diagnosis and exclusively professional treatment.
Under the influence of external conditions, some circumstances, education can cause the following problems:
Experiments have shown that papillomavirus most often appears in the body of a healthy person due to direct contact with an infected person or contact with his personal items (often a towel, soap, and others).
Not all strains of papillomavirus can, and the sixty-sixth belongs to the group that is most often transmitted in this way. And it is not so important what kind of sexual relationship you have with an infected person, but it can be:
Mothers-to-be and women with HPV in general should think about it, because sometimes there is a chance that the child will become infected with the virus. This should happen when it passes through the birth canal.
However, such a risk is only a percentage, for this reason you should not worry too much. Your doctor can give you the best advice. Sometimes, if there is a serious risk, a caesarean section is performed.
Especially often representatives of the fair sex suffer from the manifestation of the disease. Moreover, it is very dangerous that sometimes no symptoms of its presence are noted. Often this happens in the absence of other problems with the body.
Sometimes the symptoms of papillomavirus resemble the condition of allergy sufferers, because signs may appear:
Reference! Often symptoms appear in those who have other infections / problems with the body in general. Among such infections are herpes, syphilis and others that can be sexually transmitted.
Other symptoms are also possible:
Human papillomavirus type 66 is dangerous because, if it stays in the body for a long time, it can cause cancerous tumors or the formation of a precancerous condition of the cervix.
The infection, after entering the human body, proceeds to encode certain proteins that are designed to perform the following functions:
Due to these actions of the papilloma virus, the body soon becomes weaker, in particular its immune system. Cervical dysplasia is soon detected - this is by no means a cancerous condition.
At this stage, the cells of the epithelial tissue are transformed into precancerous cells, which in the future can lead to cancer. This all happens only in the absence of treatment or the use of self-appointed therapy, without the knowledge and consent of a professional doctor.
Scientists and doctors found that more than ninety percent of women who had cancerous tumors on the cervix had papillomavirus in their bodies.
All the time, representatives of the fair sex, who had oncological ailments in the family and, in particular, cervical dysplasia, should be on their guard. Because then the probability of degeneration of cells into precancerous becomes much greater.
Not always suffering from papillomavirus genotype 66 become victims of cervical dysplasia. Certain conditions contribute to this:
The risk of oncology on the cervix is present in cases where sexual activity is just beginning (when the genitals are not yet fully formed).
Men and women should be more responsible about their health and visit a specialized doctor at least once every six months, especially for the fair sex. Thanks to this, you will be able to identify all ailments in advance and begin treatment even when it is very effective and easy to carry out.
If there is a suspicion that there are serious problems, the delivery of laboratory tests is mandatory, which include:
It is necessary to give preference to the most modern analyzes, because in this case it will be possible to find out about all the details of the disease: whether the patient is suffering from the sixty-sixth type, how developed he is, how many transformed cells, whether it is worth starting treatment.
Cervical dysplasia is easy to cure, it just needs to be started immediately after suspecting its presence. In advanced cases, the situation is more complicated.
In both men and women, HPV type 66 can cause many diseases - it is better to immediately consult a doctor so that a specialist can quickly cure the disease and make papillomaviruses harmless.
Human papillomavirus infection is a chronic disease caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV), which affects the skin and mucous membranes. About 170 varieties of the virus have been described, each of which has a serial number. HPV type 66 in women belongs to a high oncological risk group: having “settled” in the body, the pathogen increases the risk of developing dysplasia and cervical cancer.
Papillomaviruses (HPV - Human papillomavirus) - a group of microorganisms, consisting of 27 species. Due to differences in the structure of DNA and antigenic properties, they can cause damage to the tissues of the human skin (any part of the body) and internal organs in men and women, and degenerate into:
They can develop into cervical dysplasia (CC) and cancer of the cervix and vagina.
Note! The most oncogenic and dangerous varieties of human papillomavirus are 16, 18, 31, 33, 35, 39, 45, 51, 52, 54, 56, 66, 68 strains.
HPV is an infectious disease of the female reproductive system. Papillomaviruses progress in the body of 70% of the fairer sex. Of these, 50% are diagnosed with manifestations of pathology.
Papillomavirus is a highly contagious pathogen that can be transmitted in various ways.
The sexual path for men and women is recognized as the main one. During intimate contact, the virus is transmitted from a sick person (carrier) to a healthy person through microscopic defects in the skin or mucous membranes of the epithelium. Even if there are no signs of infection on the partner's penis, it can infect a woman. The probability of infection during unprotected sex averages 60%. Unfortunately, the use of barrier contraception (condoms) cannot fully protect against infection, because due to the smallest size, the virus can pass through the pores of the rubber product.
In addition, HPV refers to infections transmitted from a sick mother to a child during childbirth. Identification of the clinical manifestations of the disease in a pregnant woman is an indication for a caesarean section.
Children and adults can also become infected through close household contacts - when using shared towels, washcloths, underwear. You can also catch the disease in public places - swimming pool, sauna, bath.
Since the causes of the appearance of HPV are associated not only with the pathogenicity of the pathogen, but also with the characteristics of human immunity, the risk factors for the disease include:
Once in the body, the pathogen is embedded in the genetic code of the cells and causes a change in its structure. Each division of the affected cells contributes to the reproduction of the virus itself. As a result, various outgrowths are formed on the mucous membranes of the genital organs, called condylomas. In addition, when infected cells are destroyed, a large amount of toxins are released, chronic inflammation and malignant transformation of the epithelium of the cervical canal develop.
Depending on the level of occurrence of cancerous degeneration, 3 stages of the disease are distinguished. The development of chronic inflammation leads to the formation of a focus of ectopia (erosion) of the cervix, then a site of dysplasia appears, which can eventually develop into a cancerous form.
HPV refers to pathologies with a predominantly latent (hidden) course. This disease has a long incubation period - an average of 3-8 months. Type 66 papillomavirus infection is not characterized by the presence of genital warts or other signs against the background of a normal protective reaction of the body. It can manifest itself only with a decrease in immunity.
The main symptoms include:
Note! Against the background of HPV, the risk of other STDs increases - gonorrhea, trichomoniasis, chlamydia.
In order to timely diagnose HPV type 66, doctors recommend that women undergo a preventive examination by a gynecologist at least once every six months. Specific diagnosis of human papillomavirus infection is prescribed in case of clinical symptoms of the disease or the presence of cervical dysplasia.
Preference is given to the following diagnostic methods:
The results obtained will not only help identify HPV in the body, but also determine its type. Building a prognosis of the disease, as well as getting rid of it, will be much easier.
Unfortunately, a treatment that can block HPV DNA replication and permanently remove papillomas from the body has not been developed to date. Therefore, all existing remedies do not get rid of the disease, but can significantly improve the patient's quality of life by suppressing the growth of the virus, reducing its amount in the body and eliminating unpleasant symptoms.
Papillomatosis can be treated by the following methods:
With the development of cervical dysplasia, according to indications, its conization is performed. Uterine cancer is a serious disease that requires surgical removal of the reproductive organs, chemo- or radio-radiation therapy and constant supervision by an oncologist.
Preventive measures are as follows:
All patients should be aware of the high oncogenicity of HPV type 66. If infection has not been prevented, it is important to start therapeutic measures as soon as possible. The serious consequences of papillomavirus infection not only negatively affect the state of the woman's reproductive system, but can also cost her life.
The human papillomavirus, or HPV, is a large group of related pathogens of infectious diseases. In the course of the research, more than 100 varieties of papillomavirus were identified and studied; for ease of classification, they are designated by numerical codes. Infection with different types of HPV differs both in external manifestations and symptoms, and in the degree of threat to human health. HPV type 66 is one of the most dangerous pathogens, when infected with a high risk of developing a cancerous tumor.
A common symptom of diseases caused by viruses of this group is the formation of growths of various shapes on the skin and mucous membranes: warts, papillomas and condylomas. When they appear, it is safe to say that infection with one of the types of HPV has occurred. Only a doctor can correctly diagnose the disease, determine the degree of threat to health and prescribe treatment.
A dangerous feature of type 66 papillomavirus is that the disease may not have external manifestations for a long time. If a woman does not have concomitant infections of the genital organs, then the probability of detecting the virus in the body in a timely manner is low. In the absence of neoplasms on the mucous membranes and the surface of the skin, HPV can be diagnosed only by laboratory methods, for example, using PCR analysis.
Being present in a woman's body in a latent state, the virus over time begins to have a devastating effect on the reproductive system. The impetus for the onset of pathological changes can be a decrease in immunity, provoked by stress, a cold, and hormonal failure. Under the influence of the virus, the mucous membranes and formations on them begin to degenerate into precancerous and cancerous forms. According to available statistics, HPV was found in 92% of women diagnosed with cervical cancer.
Type 66 papillomavirus is especially dangerous because the disease proceeds in a latent form and for this reason it can be launched to a critical stage. To avoid such a development of events, it is necessary to be examined by a gynecologist at least once every six months, take tests and monitor the condition of the mucous membranes of the genital organs.
Detection of the disease at an early stage allows timely treatment and, in most cases, to avoid serious consequences.
Papillomavirus is characterized by a high degree of prevalence. According to studies, about 70% of the world's population is infected with one type or another of HPV.
There are few ways of infection with the human papillomavirus type 66. There are three main routes of entry of the pathogen into the body:
Other distribution methods are rare exceptions.
Even penetrating into the body, the pathogen is not always able to gain a foothold there. A strong immune system is able to cope with the virus on its own for some time. 
The reasons for the development of the disease are:
In order to prevent the disease, you should avoid all of the above, lead a healthy lifestyle as much as possible, monitor your diet and well-being. 
Papillomavirus can be present in the body asymptomatically for a long time if the immune system is strong enough and suppresses the development of the disease. Symptoms such as cramps during urination, yellow or greenish discharge with an unpleasant odor, pain during intercourse are more related to concomitant infections of the reproductive system than to HPV. But you can detect the disease at this stage by passing special tests, for example, a blood test for PCR.
The first obvious symptoms of a viral disease appear with a decrease in immunity, when growths, papillomas or condylomas begin to form on the mucous membranes of the genital organs. In women, they are located in the vagina, on the cervix, on the labia, sometimes in the mouth, in the perineum and anus. Growths cause discomfort, accompanied by sensations of pain and itching, unpleasant discharge in case of injury. At this stage, the doctor can already diagnose the infection visually, and not just from the results of the tests.
The diagnosis can be made by a doctor based on a clinical examination if the warts are visible to the naked eye. In addition, for the diagnosis of papillomavirus infection, the following are used:
If it is necessary to accurately determine the type of human papillomavirus, use the Digene test. This relatively new type of study allows you to find out how much a specific case of the disease is provoked by an oncogenic type of pathogen.
Human papillomavirus type 66 is classified as a sexually transmitted disease, so venereologists are involved in the diagnosis and treatment. But often with this problem, women turn to a gynecologist and undergo the therapy prescribed by him. Methods used to treat HPV type 66 in women can be divided into the following target groups:
None of the currently existing methods of treatment guarantees the complete elimination of this viral infection. But if you follow all the recommendations of the doctor, you can achieve a stable remission.
Measures for the prevention of human papillomavirus infection are traditional:
No one is 100% safe from infection with a dangerous virus, however, taking care of your health and observing simple precautions will significantly reduce the likelihood of disease progression and the development of a cancerous tumor.
The papilloma virus has been haunting a person for a very long time. Its connection with the development of some malignant tumors was noticed already in the middle of the last century. In the 70s, a hypothesis was put forward about the role of HPV type 66 as a carcinogen, which provokes the formation of oncological problems. In the late 1990s, this theory was confirmed.
HPV type 66 has a high oncogenic potential
The role of the virus in the formation of papillomas and cancer is undeniable today. Infection with HPV from the high-carbon group contributes to the development of oncology. In most cases, this pathology passes through the body's immune system and undergoes regression in another period.
So far, more than 100 types of virus have been identified, of which various sources classify about 30-40. They are related to the anogenital region. The representatives were divided into groups according to the level of participation in the morphogenesis of oncology and benign proliferative changes. Number 66 (HPV type) is a pathology with a high oncogenic potential, which leads to the likelihood of developing cancer of the female and male genitalia.
If HPV type 66 DNA is found in women, only a doctor will tell you what it is and how to deal with it during a consultation. You should not re-read the literature and make lotions with folk remedies, as this will not bring the desired result.
Stress triggers the spread of HPV
The virus, after entering the body, is not activated immediately, sitting for this on the epithelial layer of cells. In the presence of favorable factors (most often it is reduced immunity, stress or an exacerbation of a chronic disease), HPV begins to invade the structure of cells, changing DNA and actively multiplying them. This leads to the formation of papilloma.
Pathology belongs to the category of common sexually transmitted diseases through direct heterosexual or homosexual contact. HPV is diagnosed in 10-15% of women examined, while it is believed that about 30-60% of sexually active patients have contact with one or more types of the virus. The highest percentage of infection occurs in people under the age of 30.
This is not the only route of infection, as the transmission of the virus occurs through underwear, sharing towels or other personal hygiene items, especially when diagnosing a lesion on the external genitalia. Theoretically possible infection in public toilets. In the absence of basic hygiene rules, the virus can get on the mucous membranes and skin of the child.
You can become infected by using other people's towels
In order to avoid the degeneration of the build-up into oncology, it is important to visit the gynecology or urology office on time.
The detection of HPV type 66 DNA molecules in the genital area of infants at birth shows that the child could become infected during childbirth. A case of fully developed condyloma lesions in a newborn is described, separate studies have been carried out on the presence of this virus in umbilical cord blood. You can infect the fetus during its passage through the birth canal or through the placental blood.
The transmission mechanism itself is not fully understood. Sometimes one of the partners, despite regular sexual intercourse, does not become infected with the virus or the couple has different types of HPV. Therefore, not all ways and mechanisms of infection are well studied, which allows you to live with the virus and not have formations.
Sometimes, even through sexual contact with an infected person, the patient does not become infected.
Due to the presence of 2 types of papillomas with high (dangerous) and low levels, infection can occur in such cases:
The first phase of HPV type 66 is the period from the moment of infection until changes appear on the epithelial surface of the vagina or vulva. This is the latent phase of the process, in which the presence of pathology can only be detected by conducting virological tests to determine the DNA molecule.
Diagnosis of the disease is carried out by the method of cytological examination
At this stage, both cytological examination and colposcopy give the correct results. The latent phase of infection lasts for several months or years. The last evolutionary stage of infection is the clinical stage (benign proliferative lesions visible to the naked eye). It can be warts or cervical, vaginal formations.
HPV type 66 is a necessary but not sufficient factor for the development of cancer, especially of the cervix. It is assumed that the stimulating effect on the formation of warts and subsequent oncology has many systemic and extracorporeal factors. One of these is the process of reducing cellular immunity, which is influenced by the general state of the protective forces, external factors (smoking or vitamin A deficiency).
Tobacco smoke contains various toxic chemicals that damage the epithelial layers, and a deficiency of useful elements disrupts the proper course of differentiation and maturation of these cells.
Tobacco smoke can spread infection
Another factor is the high number of pregnancies and long-term use of hormonal contraceptives. Early sexual life and contact with several partners leads to re-infection with papillomavirus, but has a high risk of sexually transmitted diseases: HIV, herpes, chlamydia. Together with nonspecific inflammations, these pathologies are independent factors that provoke the development of papillomas and cancerous processes.
There is still no information that the HPV virus is a threat to pregnancy and fetal development. Thus, latent and subclinical infection will not be a contraindication to procreation. An important problem is the possibility of infection of the fetus. This indicates the presence of HPV DNA obtained from the nasopharynx and genital organs of newborns, if his mother has such a pathology.
Some genital types of HPV contribute to the formation of papilloma and cause cancer of the larynx. However, none of the studies conducted have shown that the problem can be transmitted to children from infected mothers. Babies are more likely to have papillomas and genital or laryngeal cancer.
HPV may cause throat cancer
A characteristic feature of HPV of the cervix, vagina and vulva is the complete absence of subjective symptoms in the latent and subclinical phase of infection. The same applies to men who have a preclinical form (no visible lesions). Their problem proceeds without signs, although in both cases the virus is transmitted to the sexual partner.
Purulent discharge and itching are symptoms of other infections, and with HPV they appear if the wart body or precancerous changes have already formed. Such manifestations are considered the result of an overlap of secondary bacterial or fungal infections. The irritating factor in the development of these signs is not the virus itself, but only coexisting inflammations, which further enhance the evolution of HPV dependent changes.
Symptoms in the form of abnormal bleeding appear in men and women in the case of clinical forms of cancer.
The virus causes itching and soreness of the genitals
There are several types of tests based on modern PCR/Polymerase Chain Reaction technology. This is a genetic examination that allows you to accurately determine the type of HPV virus and the amount of infected DNA in the body. In cases of the latent phase (inactive form) - the only way to detect pathology.
A positive DNA test always indicates the presence of the virus. A negative result is not equivalent to the absence of HPV. Current tests find most of the common and dangerous types, but not all of them.
At serious stages of pathology, the genetic material of the virus integrates with the same material of the epithelial cell. Its diagnosis becomes difficult or impossible, sometimes leading to false negative results.
The most accurate results are obtained by PCR examination
In some cases, HPV infection of the cervix and vagina is located so that the response of the study of material from the cervical canal will be negative. Only after examining a fragment of infected tissue, taken from the site of colposcopically visible changes in the epithelium, does it give a positive answer.
In the subclinical phase, in the presence of lesions of a small area, one should wait for the appearance of any symptoms or manifestations. The condition for such a procedure is full confidence in the nature of the observed changes. Only a doctor experienced in colposcopy can observe these phenomena without prior histological examination.
In the case of a subclinical infection that persists for more than 12-24 months, or during the progression of papillomas, the treatment will be the removal of the affected tissue. The method of therapy depends on the result of the histological examination of the sites and colposcopy, the degree of epithelial changes and the location on the cervix, vagina or vulva.
The tissue affected by papillomas is removed surgically
What to do in these cases? In the presence of sublineated virus and low-grade lesions on the cervix, the following methods can be used:
Prescribe treatment in the presence of strict colposcopic, cytological or histological criteria for changes that must be strictly observed.
For the treatment of papillomas, a laser technique can be used.
Surgical removal is done in case of a higher level of dysplasia or an unfavorable location of the lesions. All stages of cervical cancer, as well as early invasive forms, are completely curable, which saves a woman the possibility of motherhood. In the case of papillomatosis (especially of the vulva), chemical solvents are used: Kondilin and a cream with a similar effect (Vartek or Aldar). The effectiveness of these substances is different, but not always satisfactory. Recurrences often occur.
Other treatments for genital warts:
Cauterization of papillomas is carried out using Kondilin
Surgical removal of lesions gives good results. The choice of method depends on the location, number and size of outbreaks. Changes in genital warts can develop without the involvement of the HPV virus as a result of chronic inflammation caused by chlamydia.
The presence of gonorrhea and fungal infections leads to the same process. They give a picture of microvaginitis of the cervix and vagina. During pregnancy, pathologies take a distinct form of condylomata acuminata. These changes quickly disappear after the use of causative therapy. Accurate bacteriological and mycological diagnosis is important for this type of symptoms.
HPV is treated with vitamin A, immunostimulants and complexes of useful substances. An attempt to eliminate the pathology with drugs that are used in the treatment of the herpes simplex virus is unjustified.
What tests are taken to detect sexually transmitted diseases, see below:
Human papillomavirus type 66 is dangerous because it can cause cancer. HPV 66 can occur in people of all ages and genders, but is most common in women, affecting the genitals.
Human papillomavirus type 66 can cause cancer
There are many types of HPV, each manifesting in its own way. Some are safe, while others lead to cancer. If papilloma appears, which is one of the symptoms of the virus, you should immediately visit a medical facility.
The causes of the virus can be:
When the virus enters the body, an incubation period begins, when papillomas do not appear, and the disease can only be detected through testing.
If the virus began to actively progress, then first of all it affects the cervix, the microflora will change over time. This leads to the fact that fungal diseases begin to appear in parallel, the genitals become inflamed.
Symptoms accompanying HPV:
Identification of HPV type 66 in women and men is carried out in different ways. The gynecologist, after a visual examination, takes a smear and sends it for examination. The analysis necessarily shows the presence of the virus. If it is found, then a colposcopy is performed. This is a procedure during which the genitals are treated with Lugol's solution. A venous blood test may be required to detect this disease.
Men rarely suffer from this type of HPV, but they are carriers of the virus. Condylomas in men are localized in the anus or on the penis.
Diagnosis of the virus occurs by pinching off a small part of the wart and examining it.
Lugol's solution is used to take an analysis for HPV
Timely contact with a doctor will avoid serious consequences. At the first stage of education, they are simply removed with special tools. No drug has yet been invented that would fight HPV DNA replication, so treatment is aimed at relieving symptoms and stopping the virus from developing.
In modern medicine for the treatment of HPV 66 use:
The danger of this virus lies in the fact that it can provoke cancer. Therefore, as soon as neoplasms appear, they are removed with preparations with strong acidic substances. They are able to completely destroy condyloma. Some doctors also use surgical methods for removing papillomas. A laser or surgical instruments may be used.
In the fight against the virus, drugs are necessarily prescribed that can strengthen the immune system. They are selected depending on the stage of the disease.
As immunomodulators, "Viferon" or "Cycloferon" is often prescribed. As an antiviral, "Zovirax" or "Panavir" are prescribed.
After removal of genital warts, funds are prescribed to treat the places that were affected by them.
Zovirax is an antiviral drug
First of all, it is necessary to avoid the causes that cause HPV type 66: monitor hygiene, lead a healthy lifestyle and not be promiscuous. If the disease has been identified, then you should immediately begin treatment and follow all the doctor's instructions.
Avoiding infection is not difficult, especially for those who use barrier contraception. It is recommended to vaccinate against the papillomavirus before the onset of sexual activity. If the vaccination has not been done, then it is necessary to visit the gynecologist regularly. This will allow you to identify the disease in time and cope with it.
