Hello all, just wondering if anyone had any true info on the std called HPV?
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Same thing as genital warts.
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Well, my husband had them (genital warts) and gave HPV to me so, eventually, I had to have a hysterectomy because I developed cervical cancer.  He had the warts frozen off by the doctor and wasn't bothered by them after that.  I've read that you cannot get rid of the virus and it will stay with you always. \nSince you're gay I don't see that you have a problem since you won't give it to your wife.  You could give the virus to someone else though, so why don't you wear a condom if you have sex?
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HPV is a sexually transmitted virus that can cause warts, an invisible infection only found on pap smear, or, in the worst case scenario, it can cause cervical cancer.  It is important for a woman to have pap smears every year and to keep the number of sexual partners to a minimum to reduce the risk of getting a dangerous strain of the virus.  Men obviously contract the virus too, but they can not be easily diagnosed if they do not have visible warts.  Condoms can reduce transmission, but are not perfect because the virus infects nearby skin too, not just the penus and vagina.
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ok dude, guess what, that virus is called HPV..ask any doctor. the body is trying to push this virus out and so it creates a wart. i am using this stuff called "heal warts" i have just started usuing it really, it pulls the roots out and you can actually see the root. it is working. duct tape...doesnt work, if you freeze it, it will come back and sometimes in clusters. the band aids dont work, as you have already noticed. you have a virus, and these warts will come up on all different places of your body. you have to realize this is an STD. or! you could have got it from birth. thats all i have to say about that :) good luck
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Ok, I'm no expert but I do work in the medical feild. First off let me say that most STD's can only be transmited through sexual intercourse. I'm sure there are some exceptions, but most STD's cannot sustain homeostasis out side of the host body. However, some STD's can spread through contact with other bodily fulids such as, blood, salivia, and of course semen, or sperm. Ok but keep in mind that all has to do with the type of STD your talking about. But I think it's safe to assume that if you sit on the toilet your probably not going to get the STD from that person. I don't understand the exact method of contraction but I dont think it's going to happen since your not exchanging bodily fulids with this individual. I always just use one of those seat protectors when they are avalible at work. Because I'm a guy and guy's are dirty; so you can never be to carefull. But if your living with someone with an STD...I'd probably freak out! I don't know, but I'd keep some kind of house hold cleaner/disinfectant handy in the bathroom. Also you might want to talk to this person about it. Some (a very select few) STD's are curable. Most people tend to ingnore it, or be in denyle about the problem, or just not even know it exsist. Some STD's symptoms don't even show up for a long time. It just depends on the STD. But whoever you are talking about could just be too embarrassed to do anything. Suport might just be the best thing, dispite how grose and discusting that person may be...and their little friend down there. And what I mean by support is, SUPPORT TO HAVE SOMETHING DONE ABOUT IT! You know it's grose, but some people don't tell their partner that they have an STD. Oh and genital warts are curable no matter the sex, I don't know about Hepitius C, I think thats the one that you can take something for and it keeps it from transmiting and flaring up, but don't quote me. Ok well now that I'm done grosing you out, I hope I helped in some way. And your right it's not fair these promiscuous people keep spreading this shit around cause their to horny to control themsevles and USE A DAM CONDOM!!
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Curable STD.\nLook here:
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miss piggy\nno really try here:\nhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Genital_warts
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Yeah it's possible.   HPV is very common and it's also the main cause of cervical cancer.  However, nothing is for sure until they get the whole pathology report back.
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Verucca is another name for a wart...it could be HPV. Ask a dermatologist.
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/STD%27s
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Yes, hpv is a serious disease, as it frequently causes cervical cancer in women, rectal cancer in those on the receiving end of sodomy, and rarely cancer of the penis in a man.  Yes, you can have kids, and they aren't likely to get it at birth.  But cervical cancer can lead to early infertility, by requiring a hysterectomy, and even by causing early death of a woman.  Condoms do not prevent the spread of hpv.
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I believe you are talking about genital warts here is a site that tells you all about it.\nhttp://www.ashastd.org/learn/learn_hpv_warts.cfm\n When in doubt always ask you ob/gyn.
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There is no accurate test for the strain of HPV that causes genital warts.  Warts are only diagnosed clinically (by the doctor or nurse looking at them).  Pap smears can detect HPV, but as a prior person said, the strain that causes cervical changes is not the same as the strain that causes warts.  In any case, you can get infected immediately, from one contact, but it does usually take months to develop warts or cervical changes.  \n\nYou can also contract the virus, and never develop symptoms, but pass it on to another partner. \n\nUnfortunately, HPV is a virus that we do not know alot about at this point.
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I don't believe that. Whether you have the warts or not, you still have the virus. HPV is not curable. The only thing you can do is treat it. As long as you have HPV you will be able to pass it. \n\nI have HPV and I have developed genital warts and cervical cancer from it. Even though I have treated both, I CAN still pass the virus. It's the same with genital herpes. Even if you aren't having an outbreak you CAN still pass the virus.
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i know exactly how you feel girl..the guy that i lost my virginity to actually maybe the guy that gave me hpv it looks as if after i had sex with him that he had clyamidha..and tried to say that i was the one that gave it to him ..which i know is impossible being as he is the first guy i was ever with..i then went and had myself checked for all stds and at that time i had contracted nothing...now i am 31yrs old and always and i do mean always practice safe sex i was recently diagnosed with hpv a year ago due to a abnormal pap smear i evidently do not have the strain that produces genital warts..which im grateful for but it still is such a slap in the face to know that youve always practiced safe sex and that now i have hpv...keep your chin up and i hope that your outbreak clears up soon 8)
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It is a virus that causes genital warts, cervical cancer, rectal cancer in those on the receiving end of sodomy, and rarely penile cancer.  There is no cure, but the body seems to usually gradually mount an immune defense that stops the warts from breaking out.  Until then, the warts are destroyed by chemical acid application (podophyllin), by freezing, by electrocautery, or by resection.  The cervical cancer is watched for by doing yearly if not more often, if it is abnormal, pap smears.  Digital exams and proctoscopy are needed to watch for rectal cancer, if there was exposure there.  You can see the development of cancer on penis quite easily as it is in plain view.  I think they are working on a vaccine.  Happy Dreams!!
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hey there, im in med school... i just learned about this.... i took this quote from a website that i just stumbled upon....\n\n"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."\n\nSo, unless you get some serious effects from this, nothing to worry about.  but, just to be on the safe side, get a regular PAP test because bumps and worts can be an early warning sign for cervical cancer.