Are genital warts and herpes the same thing?
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NO, not at all. Genital warts is caused by the Human Pappiloma Virus. Some people carry this virus and never develop warts, because there are so many strains of it. However, some strains cause cervical cancer in women. Herpes causes sores that can be painful. There are daily treatments for herpes, but I'm not sure if there are for the warts. But there is no cure for either, so that may be why people get them confused.
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Genital warts are a virus, called Human Papilloma Virus (HPV). There are over 230 different virus types that are considered HPV. \n\nYou need to see your doctor or gynecologist and have the test for HPV. Once a positive result is achieved, there are several ways to get rid of the warts. Keep in mind that the VIRUS itself never goes away, even if all of the warts are removed. An outbreak can happen at any time. Be sure and tell any sexual partners you may have in the future that you have warts, because they are contageous (obviously).\n\nUse of condoms during sex will prevent the spread of HPV. \n\nTypically, if the outbreak is small, the biopsy of the wart can remove it. If not, there is laser treatment. If that doesn't work, then your doctor can freeze them off.\n\nInbetween your test for HPV, biopsy, and a single given treatment, you will need to have a pap smear to determine the results. \n\nAfter you are wart-free for a full six months, your ob/gyn will go back to recommending a pap smear annually. \n\nGo to www.webmd.com for more information on what HPV is, how to test for it, and treatment options. Please visit your doctor, soon, though, because *some* of the HPV viruses (about 20, in fact) may lead to cervical cancer over time.
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"Genital HPV infection is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) that is caused by human papillomavirus (HPV). Human papillomavirus is the name of a group of viruses that includes more than 100 different strains or types. More than 30 of these viruses are sexually transmitted, and they can infect the genital area of men and women including the skin of the penis, vulva (area outside the vagina), or anus, and the linings of the vagina, cervix, or rectum. Most people who become infected with HPV will not have any symptoms and will clear the infection on their own."
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Yes, so can herpes, syphillis, HPV warts... see a doctor.
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You can never get rid of genital warts(HPV)Once you get the virus you have it forever. You can get them surgically removed(lasered off)but you will always have the virus.
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You cannot cure genital warts.  If you have them, you will always carry the virus.  This does not mean you will always have warts though - you simply have the virus in your blood.\n\nThere are tons of products on the internet that claim to cure everything.  The reason is because some people believe everything they see - and some people are very desperate for a cure - and others take advantage of that by selling things that do not work.\n\nYou can get tested free of charge at many Planned Parenthoods, or at Family Planning or STD clinics through your local or state department of health.  It's confidential and no one will ever find out - not even your parents.
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Genital warts and general herpes are two completely different things. Both are viruses and will stay with you the rest of your life. Genital warts are caused by HPV (Human Papillomavirus). There are a few ways to get rid of them. You can have them lasered off, frozen off, or use topical medication (creams). Aldara cream is very useful, but very powerful. You are only suppose to use it 3 days a week because you can get 2nd and 3rd degree burns from it. Unfortunately the only way to get Aldara is by going to the doctor and getting a prescription. Hope this helps.
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If it's just one, it's probably not genital warts. They tend to come in clusters and will spread around your penis. The solution is to have then burned off with liquid nitrogen. This can take several treatments, and if they aren't all removed they may re-occur.\n\nOther symptoms that are sometimes confused as genital warts are molluscum contagiosum (another sexually transmittable disease) and fordyce spots (not a disease at all.)\n\nThe best thing to do is see a doctor ASAP. Only a doctor can provide an accurate diagnosis. If the private hospital is your only option, then go there. But it's better to know the truth, and if treatment is neccesary to start early.\n\nDon't gamble with the crown jewels. Good luck!
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Yes, genital warts are a sexually transmitted infection, but you can have common viral warts anywhere on your body. You've just been unlucky enough to have one down there. Do you have warts on your hands? If so, you could have spread them while touching down there.\nThe doctor did NOT say it was a case of genital warts, he just said it was probably a wart. He didn't say it was sexually transmitted. It's most likely just a normal viral wart which happened to show up in an unfortunate area. You can have them frozen off or you can get a topical liquid which you paint onto them which gets rid of them, but you're probably best just to leave it until you're back home and you can talk to your own doctor about the best treatment.
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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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Genital herpes can be caused by either the herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1)—which also causes cold sores—or the herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2). HSV-2 is the most common cause of genital herpes infection in the United States.
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No, this is an old wives tale.  Genital warts arnt caused by normal warts, they are caused by the Human papillomavirus, or HPV.  Genital warts are can only be spread from sex with someone containing genital warts, therefore infecting you as well.
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Definition\n\nWarts are small, benign growths caused by a viral infection of the skin or mucous membrane. The virus infects the surface layer. The viruses that cause warts are members of the human papilloma virus (HPV) family. Warts are not cancerous but some strains of HPV, usually not associated with warts, have been linked with cancer formation. Warts are contagious from person to person and from one area of the body to another on the same person.\n\nDescription\n\nParticularly common among children, young adults, and women, warts are a problem for 7-10% of the population. There are close to 60 types of HPV that cause warts, each preferring a specific skin location. For instance, some types of HPV cause warts to grow on the skin, others cause them to grow inside the mouth, while still others cause them to grow on the genital and rectal areas. However, most can be active anywhere on the body. The virus enters through the skin and produces new warts after an incubation period of one to eight months. Warts are usually skin-colored and feel rough to the touch, but they also can be dark, flat, and smooth.\n\nWarts are passed from person to person, directly and indirectly. Some people are continually susceptible to warts, while others are more resistant to HPV and seldom get them. The virus takes hold more readily when the skin has been damaged in some way, which may explain why children who bite their nails tend to have warts located on their fingers. People who take a medication to suppress their immune system or are on long-term steroid use are also prone to a wart virus infection. This same is true for patients with AIDS.\n\nCauses and symptoms\n\nThe more common types of warts include:\n\n\ncommon hand warts \n\n\nfoot warts \n\n\nflat warts \n\n\ngenital warts \n\nHand warts\n\nCommon hand warts grow around the nails, on the fingers, and on the backs of hands. They appear more frequently where skin is broken, such as in areas where fingernails are bitten or hangnails picked.\n\nFoot warts\n\nFoot warts are called plantar warts because the word plantar is the medical term for the sole of the foot, the area where the wart usually appears as a single lesion or as a cluster. Plantar warts, however, do not stick up above the surface like common warts. The ball of the foot, the heel and the plantar part of the toes are the most likely locations for the warts because the skin in those areas is subject to the most weight, pressure and irritation, making a small break or crack more likely.\n\nPlantar warts are familiar to all ages groups, appearing frequently in children between the ages of 12-16. Adolescents often come into contact with a wart virus in a locker room, swimming pool area, or by walking barefooted on dirty surfaces. The blood vessels feeding them are the black dots that are visible on the wart. If left untreated, these warts can grow to an inch or more in circumference and spread into clusters of several warts. They are known to be very painful at times, the pain usually compared to the feeling of a permanent stone in the shoe particularly if the wart is on a pressure point of the foot. People with diabetes mellitus are prone to complications from plantar warts related to the development of sores or ulceration and the poor healing potential associated with diabetes.\n\nFlat warts\n\nFlat warts tend to grow in great numbers and are smaller and smoother than other warts. They can erupt anywhere, appearing more frequently on the legs of women, the faces of children, and on the areas of the face that are shaved by young adult males.\n\nGenital warts\n\nGenital warts, also called condyloma acuminata or venereal warts, are one of the most common causes of sexually transmitted disease (STD) in this country. According to the Journal of the American Medical Association's STD Information Center, they are contracted by sexual contact with an infected person who carries HPV and are more contagious than other warts. It is esti
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Genital Warts (or condyloma) is a Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) caused by the human papilloma virus (HPV). The virus may cause wart-like bumps to form on the penis, in and around the vagina, on the cervix (opening to the womb), around the anus (butt), and rarely on the mouth. The virus is passed between people during anal, vaginal, and sometimes oral sex. These are NOT the same warts commonly found on hands and feet.How are genital warts spread? \n\nMany people carry the wart virus on their penis, in and around the vagina, or in and around the anus/rectum. Only a small number of these people develop warts that can be seen. It is passed with skin to skin contact during anal or vaginal sex. The wart virus is very common in adults who are sexually active. \nHow do I know if I have warts? \n\nNot everyone with the genital wart virus will have signs of disease. You may have painless wart-like growths on or in your sex organs or around your anus (butt). The warts may vary in size and be bumpy or flat. Sometimes special tests are needed to detect the wart virus. \nAre genital warts serious? \n\nThey can be. For most people warts are only a bother, and are treated if you wish. If a woman has warts on the cervix (opening to the womb), they can be a problem. It is rare, but sometimes having warts can cause a woman to have a pap smear that is not normal, (including changes that may lead to cancer). For this reason, women with warts on the cervix should have a pap smear test (part of a pelvic exam) every six months to one year. Men and women who have warts on or inside the anus should have an exam every year. \nWhat can I do if I have genital warts? \n\nBe sure you see a clinician (licensed medical provider). \nKeep all your return treatment appointments. \nYour sex partner(s) should also be seen and treated. \nIf you may be pregnant, tell your clinician. \nIf you have sex, it is always a good idea to use a condom to avoid getting STDs. \nHowever, condom use is not a 100% protection from the wart virus. \nHow are genital warts treated? \n\nA clinician puts a cold liquid chemical on the warts to remove them. \nYou may need to come back more than once to finish the wart treatment. \nYou may need longer treatment if you have HIV. The warts may increase in size and number more quickly. Tell your clinician if you are HIV positive. \nWill the warts come back? \n\nWarts may return, even after treatment, this is because the virus stays in your skin once you are infected. You can pass the virus to your sex partners during vaginal or anal sex, even when you don't have warts you can see. \nHow can I avoid getting genital warts? \n\nCheck yourself often for signs of actual warts; these can be treated. But remember: we treat the wart, not the virus, which stays in the skin. \nUse condoms (rubbers) every time you have sex. Condoms reduce your risk for getting warts, but they won't guarantee protection. Condoms also help to prevent other STDS. \nRisk Factors for Cervical Cancer \n\nEarly onset of sexual intercourse \nMultiple sex partners (3+ lifetime) \nMale partners with multiple partners \nSexual partners of men whose previous sex partners developed cervical cancer \nCigarette smoking \nHistory of HPV infection
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Genital warts and genital herpes are two completely different things (a few people answering are obviously confusing the two). Both are viruses and will stay with you the rest of your life. Genital warts are caused by HPV (Human Papillomavirus). There are a few ways to get rid of them. You can have them lasered off, frozen off, or use topical medication (creams). As for home remedies, nothing really works. The more you wait, the more they spread and can become VERY painful (I had to call off work, they were so painful).\n\nAldara cream is very useful, but very powerful. You are only suppose to use it 3 days a week because you can get 2nd and 3rd degree burns from it. Unfortunately the only way to get Aldara is by going to the doctor and getting a prescription. You do not need to go to a dermatologist. Your regular family doctor can help. Hope this helps. Good luck!
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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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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. :)