do you think genital warts is really a sexually transmitted disease?
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Yes, the condition called genital warts really is an STD. The official name is HPV or Human Papilloma Virus. Transmission of the virus can occur even when sexual activity is not taking place. That means that if you had skin-to-skin contact with someone who has HPV, you can still get this disease, even though you are a virgin. \n\n\nYou should take a look at these websites. Women are more vulnerable to it than men, and HPV is a known potential cause of cervical cancer. \n\nGreat percentage of likelihood of preventing or "catching" this cancer if diagnosed in early stages. So if you are female and have it or are male and know that you may have passed it on to a female partner, please read the websites about what you can do - for yourself and for them. :)
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No, any sort of sexual contact with the warts will do it, even sharing a bath towel, though that would be unusual.  \nThis site has lots of great information.  Remember, knowledge is power!
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I was going to say "by being very, very naughty", but there's a reason they're called "genital" warts.  But be aware that herpes and other types of STD's can be transmitted from the genitals to other parts of the body.
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As with any virus, it can lie dormant for years. You have to evaluate the number of sexual partners. I would not consider this anyone's fault. HPV is the most common sexually transmitted diesease. Unless you have been tested for STD's every year, you may have not known you had it. Also this is not a disease that every doctor checks you for.
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I suppose you can get warts just about anywhere - although I have not heard about warts on the eyes/tear ducts.  It could simply be a sty.\n\nIf you do have a wart on your tear duct, it would almost certainly not be the type that is transmitted sexually.  HPV is a huge family of viruses that cause warts.  Some types of HPV like your fingers, others the bottoms of your feet, and some like the genitals.  \n\nThe type that like your genitals will not transmit to your fingers or other body parts, and the same goes for warts on your fingers - they will not transmit to your gentials.\n\nAs for HPV causing cervical cancer - there are high risk & low risk types.  Low risk usually does not cause cervical cancer, and high risk may.  High risk HPV on the cervix usually does not cause warts.  A Pap smear will show changes in cells, and a doctor can order further tests.
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What are Condyloma? \nCondylomata acuminata or genital warts are fleshy growths which appear in the genital area. They are caused by HUMAN PAPILLOMA VIRUS (HPV) and are usually spread by sexual contact. \n\nSymptoms and Diagnosis. \nGenital warts first appear as small pink or red bumps on the vulva (lips of the vagina), vagina, cervix, penis shaft, urinary opening or rectum. They are usually painless, but some people may have itching, burning or slight bleeding from these areas. \n\nThe time between exposure to the virus and the appearance of warts is not known. It could be anywhere from several weeks to several years before symptoms occur. Because of this, it is had to tell when and where you were exposed to the virus. \n\nSometimes vaginal infections and pregnancy can cause warts to grow and spread. One study showed that 20% of women with genital warts also had a vaginal infection. Unless that infection is treated, the warts may not go away. Warts may spread up inside the vagina and on the cervix. They may also cause abnormal Pap smears. During pregnancy warts may be treated so they do not spread or grow larger. In men, warts may spread inside the penis causing problems when they urinate. \n\nThe diagnosis of condylomata acuminata is usually made by a health care provider simply inspecting the genital area. Occasionally, they may want to remove a wart and send it to the lab for further tests. Because genital warts are a sexually transmitted disease other tests may be done for other sexually transmitted diseases such as gonorrhea, Chlamydia, syphilis, HIV and hepatitis. \n\nTreatment.\nGenital warts are frustrating for you to have and frustrating for doctors to treat. Some warts will disappear on their own. Others may come and go despite vigorous treatment. One of the most important things you can do is to KEEP YOUR APPOINTMENTS! The treatment is easier when the warts are small and few in number. There is no one magic treatment for genital warts. Many methods may be tried depending on where, how large and how long the warts have been there. \n\nCertain chemicals may be applied to smaller warts on moist areas. The most common chemical used is called TRICHLOROACETIC ACID (TCA). TCA is a clear, watery liquid that is painted on the warts. It causes a burning sensation as it dries. The warts will turn a whitish color, shrink and disappear. It will take weekly treatments for a number of weeks to get rid of the warts. \n\nAnother chemical, PODOPHYLLIN, is a brown liquid that may also be used. It also causes a burning sensation as it dries. It must be washed off with soap and water 4 to 6 hours after it has been applied. In certain circumstances, a preparation of this medication may be applied by the patient at home. \n\nIf TCA and PODOPHYLLIN do not work, the doctor may try freezing the wart with a treatment called CRYOTHERAPY, treating the affected area with topical 5FU CREAM, or performing laser surgery. Occasionally, INTERFERON injections are used if all other methods of treatment have failed. \n\nNone of the treatments mentioned here are a guarantee that the warts will never come back. Once the wart virus (HPV) is in the skin, genital warts may occur again and again. This may require numerous visits to the doctor and many months of treatment. We know this can be very discouraging, but remember -- warts are easier to treat when they are small and few in number. KEEP THOSE APPOINTMENTS! \n\nIf the condyloma do not respond to treatment, your doctor may refer you to the Colposcopy Clinic. There your vulva or cervix will be examined through a special scope that magnifies the area. Tissue samples (biopsies) may be taken for further study. The doctors can then recommend further treatment options. \n\nPrevention\nThere are two ways to prevent getting warts: \n\nUse condoms during sex. Protect yourself. \nCelibacy - not having sex. \nIf you have warts: \n\nAvoid sexual contact during treatment. \nIf your warts are recurrent or you have a
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The virus is pass through contact with an infected person. HPV causes genital warts, and it is a common virus. Presumably, any bodily fluid could be a vector for viral transmission, including blood, saliva, semen and the like. Intact skin would not usually permit transmission of any disease.  Since sexual activity involves mucous membranes (vagina rectum or glans penis), this is not skin, technically, and you can get infected this way.\nAny unprotected sexual contact could transmit HPV, gonorrhea, syphyllis, and Herpes, HIV, etc. They are all cause by viruses or microorganisms (in the case of Syphyllis and gonorrhea).
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everyone is right...genital warts are caused by HPV, which isn't curable.  however, go to a doctor and i'm sure they can provide some sort of treatment plan to help with outbreaks and intensity.
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genital warts=STD's   stop having sex and go to the doctor they are contagious, ie herpes
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Warts are caused by the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV).
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No! HPV is transmitted through skin to skin contact.
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HPV can be spread even without a condom.  Unfortunately there is no way to protect yourself 100% from HPV, although the risk is reduced if a condom is used.  HPV can be active in the skin, even though there are no warts present.  This means that you (or your partner) can have the virus and not even know it.  It stands to reason then, that HPV is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections.  My family doctor told me to just assume that everyone who has had more than 2 sexual partners in his/her lifetime has it.\n\nUPDATE: Based on later answers, I wanted to address mutual m*sterbation.  You CAN get HPV from mutual mast.  HPV warts can be microscopic, invisible to the naked eye.  If you touch your partner's genitals and then touch your own with the same hand, you have most likely just put the HPV virus on your own skin.  Whether or not you will develop warts/lesions is unpredictable.  Some people have HPV but never show any lesions.
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yes, it is an std.  just because they're bugs doesn't mean they can't be considered a disease.  having lice is considered a disease.  a tapeworm is a disease.  just becuase they're not bacteria doesn't mean they can't be a disease.  (this frustration isn't aimed at you, the questioner, but the people who just said it can't be a disease because they're bugs.)
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They are two separate STDs. Talk to your doctor about this. Having genital warts is not a sign of HIV.
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The HPV that causes warts on your hands and feet is different from the HPV that causes genital warts. So, no, you won't give a girl genital warts. Unless, of course, you're infected with genital HPV. The problem is that there are no real symptoms in men, other than the actual genital warts. There are some strains of HPV that don't show any outward symptoms.\n\nAs far as condom use goes, condoms are great for preventing HIV and pregnancy, but they don't necessarily work for preventing HPV. Your best bet is to practice abstinence, but if you must have sex, use a condom. In fact, the CDC is recommending that you change condoms in between sexual acts - so maybe one condom for oral sex, then a new one for vaginal sex. Good luck to you.
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Genital warts are caused by the human papilloma virus.  Genital warts are very contagious and are spread during oral, vaginal, or an-al sex with an infected partner. They are transmitted by skin-to-skin contact during vaginal, an-al, or (rarely) or-al sex with someone who is infected. About two-thirds of people who have sexual contact with a partner with genital warts will develop warts, usually within 3 months of contact.
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If you don't have visible warts, then the chance of spreading the virus to someone else is very low.\n\nThere are loads of types of wart virus, and only 2 or 3 that are dangerous to women. Even then, it is thought that they only cause cancer if they are caught while the cervix is undergoing changes - most commonly during adolescence.\n\nYou're right to see a physician - they will confirm if it is warts you have (lots of blokes have nobbly bits on their willies which are glands, but they worry they are warts), and can treat. There are several treatment options, but should all be carried out by a physician - DO NOT try to treat them yourself with wart treatment from a pharmacy - this is one place you don't want to risk burning.\n\nOnce the warts are gone, and your partner definitely doesn't have warts either (they can be harder to spot in women, so it might be a good idea for her to be checked for them), then you should be fine to have sex.\n\nHand warts, can be spread to the genitals, so treat hand warts in both yourself and your partner as well.\n\nHope you get rid of them soon - and good on your for caring about your partner enough to ask this question.