Is being positive for high-risk subtype 16 serious?

Generally, a positive result for high-risk subtype 16 refers to an infection with human papillomavirus type 16 (HPV 16). The severity of HPV 16 infection needs to be determined based on the results of cervical biopsy pathology examinations. If the cervical biopsy pathology results are normal, the condition is not serious; if the cervical biopsy pathology results are abnormal, the condition may be more severe. If discomfort occurs, timely medical consultation is recommended. Detailed analysis is as follows:

If the cervical biopsy pathology results are normal, it indicates that the body has some immunity against the human papillomavirus, and the infection has not caused any lesions. Daily lifestyle and dietary habits can be adjusted to enhance immunity. Under a doctor's advice, medications such as ribavirin dispersible tablets, famciclovir tablets, and oseltamivir phosphate capsules may also be used to help clear the HPV infection and promote a negative test result.

If the cervical biopsy pathology results are abnormal, it suggests that the human papillomavirus has already caused lesions in the cervical epithelium, such as high-grade squamous intraepithelial lesion or precancerous changes. In such cases, the condition is relatively serious and requires treatment under a doctor's guidance, such as conization or loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP). These surgical methods can precisely remove the affected tissue, including cervical epithelial cells infected with HPV, thereby reducing the recurrence rate and preventing disease progression.

Maintaining good daily habits, avoiding excessive sexual activity, practicing good personal hygiene, and undergoing regular cervical cancer screening can help prevent the occurrence of cervical cancer.