Is Genital Warts Curable?
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Genital warts are caused by human papilloma virus - the same virus family that causes regular warts.\n\nGenital warts can be cured in much the same way as a regular wart.  Either your immune system will kick in and eventually recognize the infected cells and destroy them or you can undergo cryotherapy which freezes the tissues in the attempt to kill the tissues infected with the virus.  Just like in regular warts - freezing the wart doesn't always kill it.\n\nThe HPV vaccine covers many of the common strains of HPV.  It does not however cover all of the strains that cause genital warts nor does it cover all that can cause cervical cancer.  Additionally if any of those viruses mutate - the vaccine will not necessarily protect from those strains.  If you already have HPV the vaccine will not cure you of HPV but it might provide some assistance in limiting the spread of the infection to your other tissues.
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I am assuming you are talking about Genital warts? Warts are caused by virus, the human papilla virus, you need to see a doctor, because they are contagious and some  types are known to cause cancer, in both males and females.\n You will always have the virus in you body, there are blood test that can tell you for sure that this is what you have. HPV can go undetected/ dormant, especially in females for years. This is why its so very important to use condoms, and for women to get regular PAP test, especially after becoming sexually active.\n   It can also  stay dormant in males, without having a break out,it is imperative that you seek medical attention, and not attempt to remove them yourself or with over the counter topical medications.Do not pick at them, if they bleed, this causes them to spread, to yourself and your partner, your partner also needs to be tested, then you need to communicate and not place blame as to who gave this to whom.\n    You also must now more than ever behave in a responsible manor, by using condoms, and doing your part to prevent passing this to others. Once you have been treated, and the warts are removed,you must continue to be responsible,you may not have another break out for years, or never, but you can still pass this virus on to others. HBV is primarily sexually transmitted\nthrough intercourse, but good hand washing practices won't hurt either.
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No. Genital warts are spread by direct skin to skin contact and sex.\n\nI worried about this when I was living with my two younger brothers. I shared a bathroom with them for 5 years and I never gave them the virus!
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It is not curable but it is treatable. Once you have the herpes virus you will always have it. The only thing you can do is treat it with medication.\n\nCheck out this site for some more information:\nhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herpes_simplex_virus
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No, it's a sexually transmitted disease for which there is no cure.  It can be treated by a doctor.....)(
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Warts are typically caused by HPV, human papilloma virus.  In your particular case, being female that is... HPV is also a major cause of Cervical cancer.\n\nIt should clear up after some time... like a month or so.  However, you won't ever truly be rid of the virus... majority of the time that is.  It stays in a latent phase within cells near the warts/lesions it causes.\n\nBut, definately keep vigilant for the possibility of cervical cancer.  Not garaunteed to occur, it depends on what type of HPV you have.  \n\nHowever, cold sores are caused by HSV, herpes simplex virus.  You should also be aware that there is no getting rid of herpes... as of yet.\n\nThere are typically clinics around that you can go to where you are anonymous.  And no it doesn't matter the type of sex... oral or the normal kind.\n\nP.S.\nDon't beat your bf too hard.
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a wart on your finger is not the same as genital warts. Get them burned off, they'll be gone immediately.
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After time, the HPV for the most part goes away or lies dormant, which ever you feel more comfortable with saying, but you literally do not have to deal with it after a few years of misery (warts.) The symptoms just disappears, but they say it's always there and spreadable because it's a virus. You'll have warts for a few years, at which time you can so easily spread them, but they go away if you stop shaving (raking infected cells over healthy cells with a razor blade) and stop intercourse with someone that has physically them. That's a lot to ask, so you could cover them with bandaids during intercourse, but the bandaids could come off if there's moisture involved.  And there's no way to put a bandaid on an infected cell that you can't visibly see yet. The warts spread so easily!  A nurse has said "the only way to have sex and prevent spreading them is to use the male and female condom...together..." but if you ask me, that's impossible!  Neither condom covers the inner thigh and buttocks.  Have sex with underwear on to keep the least amount of skin from touching!  It's not sexy, but ...neither are those warts.  Best of luck to you.
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Genital warts (or condyloma, or condylomata acuminata) is a highly contagious sexually transmitted infection. Caused by some variants of the Human papillomavirus, typically HPV 6 and HPV 11, it is spread during oral, genital, or anal sex with an infected partner. \n\nGenital warts often disappear even without treatment. In other cases, they eventually may develop a fleshy, small raised growth. There is no way to predict whether the warts will grow or disappear. Therefore, if you suspect you have genital warts, you should be examined and treated, if necessary.\n\nDepending on factors such as the size and location of the genital warts, a doctor will offer you one of several ways to treat them.\n\nImiquimod, (Aldara®) a topical immune response cream which you can apply to the affected area \nA 20% podophyllin anti-mitotic solution, which you can apply to the affected area and later wash off \nA 0.5% podofilox solution, applied to the affected area but shouldn’t be washed off \nA 5% 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) cream \nTrichloroacetic acid (TCA) \nPulsed dye laser \nLiquid nitrogen cryosurgery \n\nAlthough treatments can get rid of the warts, they do not get rid of the HPV virus, so warts can recur after treatment. The body's immune system typically clears the virus anywhere from 6 months to two years, but it occasionally remains in the body for a lifetime.[1] The state of the immune system determines the chances of ridding the virus entirely, and can be affected by factors such as HIV infection, certain medications, stress, or illness.[2] There is even some suggestion that effective treatment of the wart may aid the body's immune response.
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Genital warts are the most common STD there is.  I read somewhere that over 90% of all humans carry it.\nAre genital warts serious?\n\n    * They 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.
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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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There is no cure for HPV. It can cause cervical cancer, pain and sterilize you (no babies). Cryosurgery can be performed (freezing them or abnormal growth off). Check with your doctor and be completely honest of all questions. Your medical records are 100 percent confidential (even from parents if under 18)
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Yes, genital warts are highly contagious and will spread even if you are not having an active outbreak.  Your partner should be evaluated and treated as well.
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This is Human Pappiloma Virus (HPV), most commonly known as genital warts. Contagious and incurable, it's most common symptom are small warts around the genitals and anus resembling flesh colored caulifowers. The warts can be removed by a doctor, but the underlying disease is incurable and can be spread with or without the presence of warts. If left untreated, can cause sterility. Use a condom from now on, or send her packin'.
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Yes, so can herpes, syphillis, HPV warts... see a doctor.
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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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Genital warts are caused by HPV (Human Papillomavirus). There are over 100 different kinds of HPV, only a few though cause genital warts.\n\nThere are a few ways to get rid of the warts, but HPV will stay with you the rest of your life because it is a virus. The warts can come back. 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.\n\nAs for syphillis, antibiotic treatment with penicillin will usually cure a syphilis infection. If syphilis has progressed to the tertiary stage, antibiotics can prevent further complications, but they cannot reverse damage that has already occurred. Prompt antibiotic treatment will decrease complications and prevent the spread of the infection.\n\nHope this helped!