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All types of warts are caused by HPV. Some HPV types are more likely to cause warts on the feet, others on the genitals.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 10y agoNot all warts caused by HPV are linked cancers. 17 variations of HPV are at high risk for causing cancer.
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What other skin disorders are caused by the virus that causes warts?
Warts are skin tumors caused by the Human Pappilomavirus (HPV). There are over a hundred different types of HPV, some of which cause warts, while others can cause cancer, with a preponderence of cancers being Cervical Cancer.
What causes gentle warts?
Genital warts are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). Over 100 types of HPVs have been identified; about 40 of these types have the potential to infect the genital area. About 90% of genital warts are caused by two specific types of the virus (HPV-6 and -11), and these HPV types are considered "low risk," having a low cancer-causing potential. Other HPV types have been strongly associated with premalignant changes and cervical cancers in women. HPV-16 is responsible for about 50% of cervical cancers, and types 16, 18, 31, and 45 together account for 80% of cancers. Common warts are not the same as genital warts and are caused by different HPV types that infect the skin. Genital warts are indirectly associated with use of birth control pills due to increased sexual contact without the use of barrier protection, multiple sex partners, and having sex at an early age.
Do you have to have hpv to have genital warts?
HPV has over 30 different types. Only a few of the types cause warts. Unless your healthcare provider tells you that you have genital warts, you do not.
What is HPV and Aids?
HPV or Human Papilloma Virus, has been linked to Genital Warts and Cervical Cancer. AIDS or Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, is caused by the HIV Virus.
What is Gardasil and what does it help prevent females from developing as older adults?
Gardasil is a vaccine that helps prevent HPV infection, which can lead to cervical, vulvar, vaginal, and anal cancers in females as they age. It also helps prevent genital warts caused by certain types of HPV.
Is HPV a viral STD?
HPV is a viral STD. HPV can cause genital warts or cancerous/precancerous lesions in the cervix or anus.
What is bad about hpv?
HPV, or the Human Papillomavirus, is an extremely common form of sexually transmitted disease. The potential complications from an HPV infection can include genital or anal warts as well as cervical cancers. There is an increased risk of other reproductive cancers related to HPV infection as well.
Which std is caused by hpv?
HPV is a sexually transmitted disease that can result in warts, or certain types of cancer.
Why is hpv harmful?
HPV is harmful because some subtypes can increase the risk of genital, anal, and head and neck cancers. Warts themselves are a harmless annoyance.
What causes cold sores and warts?
Both cold sores and warts are caused by viruses. Cold sores are caused by herpes simplex virus. Warts are caused by HPV (human papillomavirus).
How HPV produces warts?
HPV is one of the most common STDs. It can produce warts or cancers. Either are rapid undefined growth of the cell. Normally, cells in tissues have "governors" that prevent their uncontrolled growth and spread. This is lost and warts are seen instead of normal tissue.
What diseases are associated with hpv?
The Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted disease worldwide. Most commonly, HPV causes condyloma acuminata (genital warts). However, HPV also can lead to cervical cancer. This is the reason why women should get regular pap smears. HPV is also associated with cancers of the vulva (the area surrounding the vaginal opening), vagina, penis, anus, and head and neck. A rare condition caused by HPV is recurrent respiratory papillomatosis (RRP). Basically, one gets recurrent warts in the throat, which can lead to problems breathing. This disease form is thought to result when a mother with HPV passes the virus to her baby during delivery.
