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Warts are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV), of which there are over 100 types, which probably infects the skin via areas of minimal trauma. HPV is mainly transmitted through sexual contact and most people are infected with HPV shortly after the onset of sexual activity.
In the United States, the American Social Health Association report estimates that about 75-80% of sexually active Americans will be infected with HPV at some point in their lifetime.
There are few reliable, population-based data on the incidence and prevalence of warts. Prevalence probably varies widely with different age groups, populations, and periods of time. It is estimated that about 10-15% of sexually active people infected with HPV will develop genital warts.
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Can you get Genital warts?
You can be reinfected with genital warts in the future. HPV vaccination can lower the risk.
Are hpv and genital warts the same?
Yes they are; HPV is the virus that causes genital warts.
What is Genital warts?
No it is not.
When do people get warts?
It is estimated that 1% of sexually active people between the ages of 18 and 45 have genital warts; however, studies indicate that as many as 40% of sexually active adults may carry the virus that causes genital warts.
What is cauliflower refers to as STD?
HPV or genital warts is often cauliflower shaped.
What is the C1N1?
genital warts
Can a female with HPV give a male genital warts?
Yes women with HPV give men genital warts.
Can you get rid of Genital warts?
Genital warts typically go away on their own. Treatments are available to get rid of them faster.
Can you get genital warts even if you havent came in direct contact with them or ever had hpv?
No. Genital warts are caused by several strains of the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV). You would have to have HPV in order to develop genital warts. However many HPV virus are very common and easily caught, and it is unusual to be tested for HPV unless you have symptoms.
Can a wart on your finger cause genital warts?
No, finger warts are not caused by the same subtype of HPV that causes genital warts.
Does Genital warts run in families?
Genital warts don't run in the family; you must come into contact with the virus to be infected.
Is there a vaccine for common warts?
No, only for genital warts like Giardasil.
