The proof of the human papilloma virus This test is used to determine infection with this virus, which in women can increase the risk of cervical cancer, genital warts (condylomata acuminata), or abnormal cervical cells. In men, variants of this virus can increase the risk of genital warts, penile cancer, and anal cancer.
It is usually a potentially more dangerous virus for women, so routine gynecological check-ups include routine cytology tests to find atypical squamous cells, a sign of suspected infection by this virus.
La HPV infection It can be asymptomatic, so a man can transmit it to a woman without having symptoms and vice versa.
Its detection in men is carried out in the laboratory using a PCR test for HPV, a test that identifies the DNA of the papillomavirus.
After a thorough examination in the office, which includes checking the foreskin, frenulum, glans, pubic area, scrotum, inguinal folds, and urethral meatus for any condyloma or warts, samples are taken by swabbing the man's genital mucosa with a cotton swab. The swab is then analyzed using PCR to detect the presence of the virus.
Laboratory results take ten to fifteen days.
