. HPV is transferred by skin-to-skin contact.

. A group of at least 30 types of HPVs are transmitted through sexual contact and affect the anogenital region.

. The lesions are initially restricted to the area exposed to the infection, i.e. genital warts are seen in vaginal intercourse, anal warts when anal sex is practiced, and warts in the mouth or throat in people who have oral sex with infected partners.

. Direct contact of the skin or mucosa with the warts can also transmit the virus. For example, if a man touches his genital warts and then touches another person, the latter may develop warts on the exposed part.

. Most cases of HPV infections do not give rise to signs or symptoms. It is thus often transmitted unknowingly.

. In rare cases, it can also be transmitted vertically or trans-placentally, from mother to child.

	. Some strains of HPV can affect the mouth and upper respiratory tract. . They could give rise to HPV symptoms like warts on the tongue, tonsils, buccal cavity, larynx and nose.
. These warts interfere with breathing and may require surgery.

. Diagnosis is based on history given by the patient and visual examination of the affected part.

. Application of acetic acid to almost invisible warts causes them to fade and appear prominent for better diagnosis and to spot the exact location and extent of the lesions.

. Pap smear tests in women become mandatory to look out for dysplasia in the cervix, which could undergo precancerous changes. A Pap test can detect pre-cancerous and cancerous cells in the cervix. Regular Pap testing and careful medical follow-up, with treatment if necessary, can help ensure that pre-cancerous changes in the cervix caused by HPV infection do not develop into life-threatening cervical cancer.

. If the Pap test yields inconclusive results, a HPV DNA test is done to identify the type of HPV. If the HPV DNA test indicates a high risk type of infection, it is more likely to present a cancer risk.

. In suspicious looking lesions, a biopsy followed by histopathological examination can be done to ascertain the diagnosis.

Commonly used treatments for HPV Warts are:

. Topical creams containing podophyllin extracts

. Electric or chemical cauterization of genital warts or other warts

. Cryosurgery (freezing), and laser ablation

. Interferon injections into the warts

Alternative medicines such as Homeopath and Naturopathy have a lot to offer, as they treat HPV at its root, and use natural remedies to stimulate your body's defenses to combat and eliminate the virus, so that your body can heal itself naturally.

The strains of the HP virus that cause warts do not manifest in symptoms for a majority of people. If you have HPV warts, your search for an oral, vaginal or venereal / genital HPV warts treatment should actually focus on the causative Human Papilloma virus (HPV), rather than the warts, which are merely a symptom of the virus having beat your immune system.

The mainstay of Biogetica's HPV warts treatment focuses on its advanced Biotechnology Nosode Formulas, which work on vaccine like principles. The Formulas administer your body with Bioenergetic imprints of the strains of HP virus that cause your common, flat, genital, oral or plantar HPV warts. Your immune system responds by producing antibodies that defend your body against HPV.* The Homeopathic and Ayurvedic natural HPV remedies in the various product kits work to quickly eliminate your warts, and make conditions in your body non-conducive for the HPV virus to thrive.*

Ayurveda aims at balancing doshas, to treat herpes. Although herpes is 'tridoshaja', the predominant dosha involved are 'vata' and 'pitta'. Hence, classical Ayurvedic treatment revolves around pacifying these doshas

The skin, blood and lymph are purified. Toxins are expelled from the body. This rejuvenates the skin's underlying tissue and reduces the inflammation, tingling and burning.

Ayurvedic treatment of herpes also involves boosting the immunity. Herpes strikes again when the immunity is low, so Ayurveda works towards strengthening the immunity, naturally. This significantly reduces the risk of recurrent attacks.

Along with balancing the doshas and purifying and strengthening the body, Ayurveda also offers natural topical treatments, which can be applied locally, with tremendous success.

When the eyes are involved, the above systemic treatment is given along with eye-drops. In mild cases (without the involvement of cornea) Ayurvedic eye-drops like opthacare (Himalaya) are found to be useful. However, in severe cases or those that involve the cornea, antiviral drops like Idoxuridine may have to be used. External eye dressing and dust should be avoided in all cases. The patient may be advised to use dark-glasses. It is definitely advisable to also consult an eye doctor.

. Get more information about herpes. The better informed you are, the easier it will be for you to manage.
. Get in touch with your doctor. Advice from a professional will put you at ease.
. Practice stress management.
. Take care of the affected area of skin. Keep it clean and dry during outbreaks to help healing. Try to avoid touching herpes sores and wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water after contact.
. Avoid sexual contact from the time you first experience any symptoms until the sore has completely healed.
. Do not have oral genital contact in the presence of any symptoms or findings of oral herpes.
. In case of genital herpes, wear cotton underwear and avoid wearing tight or restrictive clothing.
. A woman with herpes who is pregnant can pass the infection to her baby. A pregnant woman who has herpes should immediately contact her healthcare provider.

We understand that herpes brings with it a lot of fear and anxiety, So, we invite you to our Online Consultancy Program where you can interact with our physicians and get valuable tips to further assist your recovery. Depending on your individual case, our physician may guide you to follow deep-breathing techniques, relaxation therapies, meditation, pranayam or other therapies.