Indeed, the initial Papillomavirus (HPV) research focused on cervical cancer, and therefore on prevention exclusively for women. However, with the development of new studies, in recent years it has been shown that ALL people who come into contact with the virus can be affected by the consequences of HPV infections. Males, therefore, not only have a role in virus transmission, but they themselves may be affected by both cancerous and non-cancerous pathologies.
There are several types of HPV, each identified with a number. Some types, such as HPV 16 and HPV 18, are responsible for most cervical cancers, male and female genital cancers, anal cancers and oral cavity (oropharyngeal) cancers.
Other types of Papillomavirus, especially HPV 6 and HPV 11, are
responsible for genital condylomas (also known as “genital warts”), which are very annoying warts that affect men and women equally, often causing symptoms such as burning, pain, and bleeding.
