HPV latent period
1 The latent period between infection with a cancer-causing HPV virus and demonstration of Pap smear abnormalities can be measured in years. 2  Once dysplastic changes are initiated, the degree of dysplasia typically slowly worsens as the cellular changes progress toward cancer. The incubation period for HPV 16 to give rise to cervical cancer is quite long and rather variable. It has been estimated that among HPV 16-positive women, the median incubation period from first detected HPV infection to cervical carcinoma in situ was between 7 and 12 years. However, it is important to note that as is the case with any viral infection, there is often a latency or incubation period involved with HPV infection. The genital warts incubation period can vary widely from individual to individual. Treatments for HPV Infection in Men. There is no treatment for HPV infection in men when no symptoms are present. Instead, doctors treat the health problems that are caused by the HPV virus. When genital warts appear, a variety of treatments can be used. 1 During pregnancy, there is an increased prevalence of anogenital HPV infections--from the first to third trimester. [ 2 In the postpartum period there's a significant decrease; the warts often disappear on their own after pregnancy.] Dormant (quite) infections may become activated, and rapid growth can be observed. Treatments for HPV Infection in Men. There is no treatment for HPV infection in men when no symptoms are present. Instead, doctors treat the health problems that are caused by the HPV virus. When genital warts appear, a variety of treatments can be used. The patient can apply prescription creams at home. There is no treatment for HPV infection in men when no symptoms are present. Instead, doctors treat the health problems that are caused by the HPV virus. When genital warts appear, a variety of treatments can be used. The patient can apply prescription creams at home. 1 **[ Progression of cervical dysplastic change to cancer occurs in a predictable pattern. 2  The latent period between infection with a cancer-causing HPV virus and demonstration of Pap smear abnormalities can be measured in years. Venereal warts are generally spread through direct skin-to-skin contact during vaginal, anal and oral sex with someone who is infected. HPV can also be spread from mother to child (usually found in the child's throat or mouth) during birth. Genital Warts Incubation Period. Genital warts, also known as venereal warts, are an extremely contagious sexually transmitted disease. They can be caused by any one of several strains of the human papillomavirus (or HPV for short).
The latent period between infection with a cancer-causing HPV virus and demonstration of Pap smear abnormalities can be measured in years.