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Genital Warts occur from person to person by direct contact with wart tissue and indirectly by virus contamination through contaminated secretions or instruments are also a possible.
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If i have warts should i see a doctor without insurance or purchase treatment online?
Depands. If these warts at hand, you may go with over the counter medication. For the genital warts, if the persist longer than a year, a doctor's visit would be very helpful. Be reminded that, genital warts are highly contagious and some types of it are the cause of cervical cancer in women.
Is hpv the cause of common warts and plantar warts?
There are around 120 different serovars of HPV and some do cause common warts and plantar warts. These are not sexually transmitted.
What if one genital has enlarged more than the other?
It means It is natural when one genital is bigger than the other it is natural
How many subtypes of hpv are there?
There are more than 80 types of HPV. About 30 of these types can be transmitted sexually, including those that cause genital warts (papillomas).
Genital warts?
DefinitionGenital warts are soft, wart-like growths on the genitals caused by a virus. Genital warts are a type of sexually transmitted infection (STI).Alternative NamesCondylomata acuminata; Penile warts; Human papilloma virus (HPV); Venereal warts; Condyloma; HPV DNA test; Sexually transmitted disease (STD)Causes, incidence, and risk factorsThe virus responsible for genital warts is called human papilloma virus (HPV). More than 70 different types of HPV exist. Several types cause genital warts.Genital warts may be found on the penis, vulva, urethra, vagina, cervix, larynx, and around and in the anus.Other types of HPV are associated with common or flat warts found on other parts of the skin, such as the hands. However, people will not get genital warts from contact with warts on the hands or other parts of the body.HPV infection around the genitals is common, although most people have no symptoms. Even if you do NOT have symptoms, however, you must be treated to prevent complications and spreading the condition to others.In women, HPV can invade the walls of the vagina and cervix. These warts are flat and not easy to see without special procedures.Certain types of HPV can lead to precancerous changes in the cervix, cervical cancer, or anal cancer. These are called high-risk types of HPV.The following are important facts about how HPV and genital warts can be spread:HPV infection is passed from one person to another through sexual contact involving the anal, oral, or vaginal skin or mucus membrane. It is possible for genital warts and HPV to be spread, even when no warts are visible.You may not see warts for at least 6 weeks to 6 months after becoming infected with HPV. It may also take longer, even years. Because of this, when you first notice genital warts, it does not mean that you or your partner has had sexual contact with someone outside of your relationship.Not everyone who has been exposed to the HPV virus and genital warts wil develop them.The following factors put you at higher risk for getting genital warts, having them spread more quickly, having them return, or having other complications of HPV:Having multiple sexual partnersNot knowing whether someone you had sex with had STIsBecoming sexually active at an early ageUsing tobacco and alcoholHaving stress and other viral infections (such as herpes) at the same timeBeing pregnantHaving an immune system that does not work well, such as during cancer treatment or AIDSIf a child has genital warts, you should suspect sexual abuse as a possible cause.SymptomsGenital warts can be raised or flat, and are usually flesh-colored. They may appear as cauliflower-like growths. Sometimes they are so small and flat that they cannot be seen with the naked eye.Common places to find genital warts:Females most often have warts inside or around the vagina or anus, on the skin around these areas, or on the cervix.Males most often have warts on the penis, scrotum, groin area, or thighs, as well as inside or around the anus in those who have anal intercourse.Both males and females may have warts on the lips, mouth, tongue, palate, or throat (larynx)Other symptoms are rare, but may include:Increased dampness or moisture in the area of the growthsIncreased vaginal dischargeItching of the penis, scrotum, anal area, or vulvaVaginal bleeding, with or after sexual intercourseHowever, many people with HPV infection often have no symptoms.Signs and testsA genital examination reveals flesh-colored to white, flat or raised, single or clustered lesions anywhere on the genitalia.In women, a pelvic examination may reveal growths on the vaginal walls or cervix. Magnification (colposcopy) may be used to see lesions that are invisible to the naked eye. The tissue of the vagina and cervix may be treated with acetic acid (dilute vinegar) to make the warts visible.A Pap smear may note changes caused by HPV. Women with these types of changes often need more frequent Pap smears for a period of time.An HPV DNA test can identify the high-risk types of HPV that are known to cause cervical cancer. It may be done as a screening test for women over age 30, or for women of any age who have a slightly abnormal Pap test result.TreatmentGenital warts must be treated by a doctor. Do NOT use over-the-counter remedies meant for other kinds of warts.Your doctor may treat genital warts by applying a skin treatment in the office. Or, the doctor may prescribe a medication that you apply at home several times per week. These treatments include:Imiquimod (Aldara)Podophyllin and podofilox (Condylox)Trichloroacetic acid (TCA)Surgical treatments include:CryosurgeryElectrocauterizationLaser therapySurgical excision (cutting them out)If you develop genital warts, all of your sexual partners must be examined by a health care provider and treated if genital warts are found.After your first treatment, your doctor will schedule follow-up examinations to see if the warts have returned.Women who have had genital warts, and women whose partners have ever had genital warts, should have Pap smears at least once a year. For warts on the cervix, women may be advised to have Pap smears every 3 to 6 months after initial treatment.Women with precancerous changes caused by HPV infection may need further treatment.Young women and girls ages 9 - 26 shoul be vaccinated against HPV.Expectations (prognosis)Most sexually active young women become infected with HPV, but very few remain infected for more than 5 years. In many cases, HPV goes away on its own.Most men who become infected with HPV never develop any symptoms or problems from the infection. However, they can pass it on to current and sometimes future sexual partners.Even after you have been treated for genital warts, you may still infect others.Certain types of genital warts increase a woman's risk for cancer of the cervix and vulva.ComplicationsSome types of HPV have been found to cause cancer of the cervix and vulva. They are the main cause of cervical cancer.The types of HPV that can cause genital warts are not the same as the types that can cause penile or anal cancer.The warts may become numerous and quite large, requiring more extensive treatment and follow-up procedures.Calling your health care providerCall your doctor if a current or past sexual partner is found to have genital warts. Call if you have visible warts on your external genitals, itching, discharge, or abnormal vaginal bleeding. Keep in mind that genital warts may not appear for months to years after having sexual contact with an infected person.Call your doctor if a young child is thought to possibly have genital warts.Women should begin to have Pap smears at age 21.PreventionTotal abstinence is the only foolproof way of avoiding genital warts and other STIs. You can also avoid STIs by having a sexual relationship with only one partner who is known to be disease-free.Skin near the warts and around the genitals, anus, and other areas can pass the virus from one person to the next. Therefore, male and female condoms cannot fully protect you. Nonetheless, condoms reduce risk and should still be used. They reduce your chances of getting or spreading STIs. These precautions must be taken at all times. HPV can be passed from person to person even when there are no visible warts or other symptoms. See: Safe sexStop smoking.Two vaccines are available that prevent infection against four of the HPV strains responsible for the majority of cervical cancer in women. The vaccine is given as a series of three shots. It is recommended for girls and women ages 9 to 26. See: HPV vaccine for more detailed information.ReferencesDiaz ML. Human papilloma virus: prevention and treatment.Obstet Gynecol Clin North Am.2008;35(2):199-217.Mayrand MH, Duarte-Franco E, Rodrigues I, Walter SD, Hanley J, Ferenczy A, et al. Human papillomavirus DNA versus Papanicolaou screening tests for cervical cancer. N Engl J Med. 2007;357:1579-1588.Kahn JA. HPV vaccination for the prevention of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia. N Engl J Med. 2009;361:271-278.HPV and Men - CDC Fact Sheet. April 3, 2008. Accessed December 20, 2009.
How long do warts take to go away?
Without treatment, genital warts may go away on their own, or they may get worse. If warts are causing symptoms, you may consider seeing your health care provider for treatment. Treatment doesn't necessarily make them less contagious. In addition, treatment of warts doesn't increase long-term health risks; warts do not turn into cancer. Without treatment, warts may take months to disappear. Treatment options include creams to use at home, which may take months to see an effect; acid or freezing treatments, which typically take at least two or three treatments a couple of weeks apart; or surgical removal. See related link for reliable information from the CDC regarding genital warts and treatment options.
What is warts?
Warts are a type of infection caused by the HPV virus. There are more than 100 different kinds of HPV. You can get them by touching a wart on another person or touching something a person with a wart had previously touched. Warts on the genitals are very contagious and can be passed through sexual activity.
Can turtles give you warts if you don't hold them all the time?
If the turtle is infected with warts and you touch it frequently, the warts can spread, but if you DON'T touch it, than no. Warts are spread by touch.
How do you know you have Genital warts?
Genital warts, an STD caused by some strands of human papilloma virus (HPV). It is spread through direct contact during oral, vaginal , or anal sex with an infected partner. Genital warts are the most easily recognized sign of HPV even though some people may never see a symptom. Women are more prone to not getting visible symptoms because the break-out occurs within the vagina. Men's most common symptom is genital warts which appear on or in the anal area, the base of the penis, the head of the penis, the shaft, and other dark, moist areas in or around the genital area. You won't definitely know if you have them until you see a doctor and you're told that is what you have. You can look on-line at pictures of early stages of them and compare.SCIENTIFICALLY TESTED, CONFIRMED, PUBLISHED, PROVEN MORE TIMES THAN I WILL WASTE TIME STRESSING TO YOU...THIS IS FACT:Go get nine friends and stand each one side by side along a wall. Walk six feet away, turn and count from one to nine, (then count yourself as ten), sit down.Seven of you have (RIGHT THIS BLOODY MOMENT!) HPV/Genital Warts.oh, you'll be able to tell!any bump, cyst or protuberance that does not look normal could be a wart. you should get checked out by a physician.Ask your doctor
If you have genital warts do you get more yeast infections than someone without HPV?
Yes, I also have Hpv and the yeast infections come and go but it is a lot more than some one with out. If this helps my doctor says eating lots of yogurt lessen the chance of so many infections, it helped me.
Does iodine kill warts?
It's true a number of over the counter wart removals do contain some amount of iodine, however, this ingredient is not responsible for the removal on it's own. And from a medical perspective removing warts with unconventional treatments can often result in more harm than good. If these warts are in your genital area, please do not attempt to remove them on your own. Consult a doctor that you trust, and have him/her explain any treatments they would consider. Often the removal of such warts is a simple procedure involving Liquid Nitrogen, and can be administered by a GP (Family Doctor). Good luck and take care. Dr. B
What percentage of cervical cancer is from hpv?
HPV is the most common way for sexually transmitted infections in the USA. At one point in their lives about 75 to 80% of sexually active people will be infected. By the age of 50 more than 80% of all women will have contracted least one strain.
