There are many different types of HPV
(Human Papilloma Virus), these are also known as strains.
Many different medical journals are unsure about the
exact number of strains, some mention 60 or more,
others mention 100 or more. This shows that there
are many different types of warts that can occur anywhere
on the body. Warts come in many different shapes and
sizes, even colors and types - such as flat
warts and common
warts - and some warts can be easily mistaken
for other conditions, especially when it comes to
warts of the genitalia.
What is a Genital Wart?
Genital warts are an STD (Sexually Transmitted Disease),
and are the most common type of STD. However, genital
warts are not the only condition here; they are part
of the HPV virus. The virus remains in one's immune
system for some time, and every so often one will
get an outbreak or a wart on the skin. A wart can
surface anywhere on the skin, however, if one comes
into sexual contact with another person with genital
warts, then they will contract the HPV virus, and
will develop a wart in the genital region. HPV is
very complicated, and little is known about how or
when a wart will surface. The only known time period
of one developing a wart, after contracting the HPV
virus is between one month to several years. This
means it is very possible to have the virus dormant
in the immune system, for a long period of time.
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Is HPV contagious?
Yes, HPV is very contagious, so contagious that one
could pass the virus to another person without ever
knowing having genital
warts symptoms or knowing that they have the virus.
Once HPV is contracted it will remain in the immune system.
What does a genital wart look like?
A genital wart can occur on or near the genitalia on both men and women. It can also occur in or around the anus. Women can also experience a wart inside the vagina or near the cervix. A genital wart can be described as cauliflower looking, however as mentioned previously, all warts come in many different shapes, sizes and colors, because there are so many different strains of HPV. Some warts can blend in with the skin and be difficult to see.
What are the symptoms of genital warts?
Genital wart symptoms can vary. Most people will be
able to feel the wart on the surface of the skin,
and the majority of the time the wart can be very
irritated and itchy. Other symptoms may include uncomfortable
or painful sexual intercourse and even vaginal or
rectal bleeding. Warts can sometimes grow very quickly,
especially during pregnancy. Genital warts can grow
large enough to block the urethra opening in the vagina
or penis.
How can I prevent genital warts and HPV?
The only complete protection from genital warts is
abstinence, while this is obviously not achievable
by almost the entire population, it is strongly recommended
to use a latex condom. However, a condom will not
cover the entire genital or anal region, so HPV can
still be contracted.
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Bibliography:
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