Does having cervicitis mean you have HPV?
Oct 25, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Zhao Xiaodong
Introduction
HPV refers to human papillomavirus. In general, having cervicitis does not necessarily mean a person is infected with human papillomavirus. Cervicitis is an inflammation of the vaginal portion of the cervix and the cervical canal mucosa. It may be caused by pathogenic infections such as Chlamydia trachomatis or Neisseria gonorrhoeae, and patients may experience symptoms including increased vaginal discharge, abnormal vaginal bleeding, pain during intercourse, and lower back or abdominal aching.
HPV refers to human papillomavirus. In general, having cervicitis does not necessarily mean a person is infected with human papillomavirus. The detailed explanation is as follows:
Cervicitis is an inflammation of the vaginal portion of the cervix and the cervical canal mucosa. It may be caused by pathogens such as *Chlamydia trachomatis* or *Neisseria gonorrhoeae*, and patients may experience symptoms including increased vaginal discharge, abnormal vaginal bleeding, pain during intercourse, and lower back or abdominal aching. Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a double-stranded DNA virus that causes squamous epithelial proliferation in skin and mucous membranes. HPV infection may lead to conditions such as common warts, flat warts, genital warts, and cervical cancer. Cervicitis may be caused by HPV infection, but it can also result from other bacteria, fungi, herpes simplex virus, and other pathogens. Therefore, having cervicitis does not necessarily indicate the presence of human papillomavirus.
If there is concern about HPV infection, it is recommended to visit a正规 hospital for tests such as acetic acid white test and colposcopy to confirm the diagnosis.
