Papillomaviruses: Scientists discovered 13 new types of papillomaviruses, which may increase the risk of cancer.

For the last few years, the threat of disease caused by coronavirus has been seen all over the world. Even after more than four years, experts do not have a clear idea about how long this will continue and when the global threat of Corona will end. Amidst the dangers of this infectious disease continuing globally, the team of scientists has advised everyone to remain alert regarding some other types of infection.

In a recent study, researchers have discovered 13 new types of papillomavirus. Experts said some of these may increase the risk of serious health problems for humans as well.

Papillomavirus is also known as HPV. This poses a risk of spreading the infection to a variety of species, including humans and animals. Researchers at Arizona State University have discovered these new viruses during exploration in Antarctica.

More than a hundred human papillomaviruses have been detected so far
More than a hundred human papillomaviruses have been identified so far. Studies have classified these viruses into low- and high-risk types based on their association with cancer. Researchers said, viruses are everywhere. Experts said they analyzed tissue samples from leopard seals, Weddell seals and Antarctic fur seals and identified 13 new types of papillomaviruses, 11 of which are completely new.

There is also a possibility of cancer risk from the new virus
According to the research report published in the journal Virology, nine of the identified viruses have potentially cancer-causing genes, such as HPV16 and HPV18. Health experts said that due to papillomavirus, the maximum impact is seen on the genitals. Some types of papillomavirus have been found to have a higher risk of developing cervical cancer.

HPV viruses, which cause genital infections, are mainly spread through sexually transmitted infections (STIs).

What do the authors of the study say?
Melanie Regeni, the lead author of this study, and her team have alerted people about the risks of health problems caused by the genome sequencing of the virus.

Earlier this year, scientists had warned about the dangers posed by the virus buried under ice caps in the Arctic and other places. Researchers have warned that melting Arctic permafrost could release zombie viruses and could be a catastrophic health emergency for the world. Due to human papillomavirus, there is a risk of many serious health problems including cervical.

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