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| Men can have no symptoms of HPV |
An article found on
blackdoctor.org and floated around facebook (via Michael Baisden's page) has the social network community in a tizzy.
The Human papillomavirus once thought to be asymptomatic in men is now reportedly killing men. The article says a study published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology reports there is a "225 percent uptick in HPV-positive," head and neck cancers since 1998--surpassing the national cervical cancer rate.
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| HPV |
The cauliflower-like warts can be found on the hands or other parts of the body. According to the
Centers for Disease Control, there is a vaccine for preventing HPV but no cure for the disease. Currently, there is no HPV test recommended for men. The only approved HPV tests on the market are used to screen women for cervical cancer. Please click on the CDC link for more information and be sure to check with your physician if you are concerned about your health, rather than self-diagnose. (smile)
