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A pap smear is not used to test for herpes. Whether an HPV test will be run at the time of your pap depends on factors including your age, pap history, and current pap result. Ask your health care provider if it makes sense for you to be tested for HPV at your next pap.
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Can you give hpv to your boyfriend?
HPV does not cause herpes and is an unrelated virus. Herpes is caused by HSV. If a woman has HPV or HSV, she could spread them to her partner during sex.
Can you test negative for herpes and have the virus?
First, there are STDs for which there's no reliable test:There is no commerically available test to tell someone they don't have HPV. HPV can be diagnosed if a person has genital warts, or may be found during a cervical HPV test or biopsy, but there's no way to say that someone doesn't have HPV. The overwhelming majority of people who have sex have had HPV at some point in their lives.It is difficult to say that someone has or doesn't have genital herpes if they don't have symptoms. A blood test can tell you if you have antibodies to type 1 or type 2 herpes, but can't tell you if the infection is genital or found elsewhere.In addition, there are a few circumstances that might lead to a negative STD test when the STD is present.You can get tested too soon and you may not be able to tell what you have yet it would be too early to know.Tests are almost never 100% accurate. You shouldn't necessarily start doubting the tests but you should be tested regularly.
Are HPV and herpes the same?
yes it is. If you ever had Chicken Pox then you are at risk for shingles. People who have NOT had chickenpox cannot get shingles. Shingles (herpes zoster) is a painful, blistering skin rash due to the varicella-zoster virus which lies dormant in your system and activates for unknown reasons. Surgey, stress or infections of other types are mostly responsible for a shingles outbreak. This very painful condition is so bad because the virus attacks tiny nerves under the skin causing a severe burning sensation. EVen if your soft cotton shirt touches it. 1-3 days after the burning sensation starts, tiny fluid like blisters appear on the skin. Acyclovir (also used for herpes) is the drug of choice when fighting this infection can last 2-4 weeks
Can hpv make one more susceptible to herpes?
Yes it can make one more susceptible to herpes.
Why are herpes and HPV more dangerous than other STDs?
Herpes and HPV are not necessarily more dangerous than other STDs, but they are more troublesome because there is no medication to cure them. Treatment to decrease symptoms and complications is available.
How are males tested for HPV?
Males are tested for HPV just like females. The test is a blood test.
If you test hpv negative but have abnormal cells could you still have hpv?
The HPV test that may be done as a followup to an abnormal pap looks for high-risk (cancer causing) HPV. If the test is negative, you don't have high-risk HPV on the cervix, but you may be infected with low risk HPV subtypes, or infected in another location.
What is the difference between HPV and genital herpes and can both cause cancer?
HPV (human papillomavirus) causes all kinds of warts -- on your hands, feet, knees, and genitals. Some subtypes of HPV cause genital warts; a few high risk types can cause cancer, including cancer of the cervix, anus, penis, vulva, head, and neck. The types of HPV that cause warts are not the types that cause cancer. Genital Herpes is caused by a herpetic virus, is not related to warts, and is not linked to cancer like HPV is. However, having genital herpes AND HPV increases your risk of cancer from the HPV virus.
Can you pass on HPV through cesearean?
You can't pass on HPV to your baby born by cesarean section. Typically, c-section isn't recommended based solely on a history of HPV. Talk with your prenatal care provider for advice specific to your situation.
Where can one find medical photos of HPV?
HPV is the most common sexually transmitted disease. It causes genital warts, which is why it is sometimes mistaken as herpes. One can find medical photos of HPV at their local doctor office.
Can you get cervical cancer from herpes?
Cervical cancer is primarily caused by persistent infection with high-risk types of human papillomavirus (HPV). Herpes simplex virus (HSV), which causes genital herpes, is a separate virus from HPV, and it is not a known cause of cervical cancer. HPV is a group of viruses that can be transmitted through sexual contact, and certain high-risk types, particularly HPV 16 and HPV 18, have been strongly associated with the development of cervical cancer. Persistent infection with these high-risk HPV types can lead to changes in the cells of the cervix, increasing the risk of cervical cancer over time. Genital herpes, caused by HSV-2 (herpes simplex virus type 2) or, less commonly, by HSV-1 (herpes simplex virus type 1), can cause painful sores or ulcers in the genital and other areas. While herpes itself is not a direct cause of cervical cancer, it's important to note that individuals with herpes may still be at risk for other sexually transmitted infections, including HPV. To reduce the risk of cervical cancer, it is crucial for individuals to undergo regular cervical cancer screenings (such as Pap smears and HPV tests) as recommended by healthcare professionals. Additionally, practicing safe sex, including the use of condoms, can help lower the risk of acquiring and transmitting sexually transmitted infections, including both HPV and herpes. If you have concerns about your sexual health or risk factors for cervical cancer, it's advisable to consult with a healthcare provider for personalized guidance and appropriate screenings.
What does it mean if your pap results showed atypical cells and positive hpv test?
You may have have to repeat the test regularly as HPV can cause cancer.
