Symptoms of HPV infection

Patients infected with the HPV virus may not immediately exhibit obvious symptoms in the early stages of infection, regardless of whether it is a high-risk or low-risk type. As the virus gradually progresses, individuals with high-risk HPV infection may experience subtle changes. They might have contact bleeding after sexual intercourse or notice an increase in vaginal discharge during daily life. Although these symptoms are non-specific, they could be warning signs from the body. For patients with low-risk HPV infection, abnormal white growths may appear around the external genitalia, presenting as cauliflower-like or papillary lesions, possibly accompanied by discomfort such as genital itching or burning. The appearance of any of these symptoms should raise patient awareness and prompt timely medical consultation.