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Is the virus that causes the warts on your fingers the same the same as the virus that causes genital warts?
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∙ 11y ago
These are two different types of warts. Common warts are small harmless tumors of the skin that are caused by the human papillomavirus. The virus enters the skin after direct contact with recently shed viruses that thrive in warm, moist environments such as a locker room, or by direct contact with an infected person and the point of entry is often an area of a recent injury. Oftentimes, warts will disappear 60-70%with or without medication.
Meanwhile, Genital warts are growths or bumps that can be contracted through sexual contact. They're caused by certain types of the human papillomavirus (HPV). Unlike common warts, however, genital warts can be difficult to treat because of the possibility of recurrence. However, there are different remedies available that can help prevent further outbreaks, including topical medical creams like Wartscide. For more advanced genital warts, other treatments might be recommended including surgical removal, laser treatment, cryotherapy and cauterization.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 9y agoDifferent subtypes of HPV cause warts on your fingers and genitals. The kind that cause finger warts are different from genital warts.
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Can warts get into the blood stream of a human?
It depends on what you mean by "warts" Warts are cause by a virus, so this virus in in the blood stream. HPV is the main cause of genital warts and is transmitted sexually. The virus attacks the cells of the skin, and causes warts to develop on the surface
What kind of viruses cause warts?
Human papillomavirus (HPV) causes genital warts.
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.
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.
Can viral meningitis cause warts?
No, viral meningitis causes an inflammation of the meninges (membranes surrounding the brain). However, there is a virus that causes warts, called the human papilloma virus or HPV.
Are hpv and genital warts the same?
Yes they are; HPV is the virus that causes genital warts.
Can warts get into the blood stream of a human?
It depends on what you mean by "warts" Warts are cause by a virus, so this virus in in the blood stream. HPV is the main cause of genital warts and is transmitted sexually. The virus attacks the cells of the skin, and causes warts to develop on the surface
What does the medical abbreviation HPV mean?
HPV means human papillomavirus, the virus that causes warts and, in certain subtypes, is associated with cancer of the cervix, penis, vulva, anus, and some head and neck cancers.HPV is genital warts.
What kind of viruses cause warts?
Human papillomavirus (HPV) causes genital warts.
Is geintal warts a bacteria viral or parasite?
Genital warts are caused by a virus.
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.
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.
Can Genital warts go away?
Generally speaking, you can get to a point where you no longer have visible signs of genital warts, but the virus can lay dormant in your body forever. It is unknown whether the virus is completely eliminated or reduced to undetectable levels. The dormant virus can become reactivated when the immune response against it is compromised (ie during chemotherapy, HIV/AIDS). Most people do not realize this, but the virus is the same virus that causes simple warts on your fingers, etc. Human Papilloma virus can occur anywhere on your body. Some of the strains of HPV can persist throughout life without a person ever having an outward expression of having warts leaving them unknowingly infected.
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.
What causes an ulcer on a lip?
Warts are caused by one of several related viruses called human papillomaviruses. Some types are associated with genital warts. Other types tend to be responsible for warts on fingers, hands, toes and feet.
What std causes rapid weight loss?
Hand warts won't cause genital warts.
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.
