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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.
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What causes a foot wort?
Foot warts are caused by an infection with the human papillomavirus. Foot warts are also called plantar warts.
What causes the many different types of warts including filiform warts that normally occur on the face and neck?
Warts are caused by a Virus, the Human Papillomavirus.
What kind of viruses cause warts?
Human papillomavirus (HPV) 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
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.
What causes a foot wort?
Foot warts are caused by an infection with the human papillomavirus. Foot warts are also called plantar warts.
What std causes rapid weight loss?
Hand warts won't cause genital warts.
What causes the many different types of warts including filiform warts that normally occur on the face and neck?
Warts are caused by a Virus, the Human Papillomavirus.
Can cats have warts?
Yes, dogs and cats develop them from being petted by people who carry the virus that causes warts.
What kind of viruses cause warts?
Human papillomavirus (HPV) 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.
Is hpv the cause of common warts and plantar warts?
There are around 120 different serovars of HPV and some do cause common warts and plantar warts. These are not sexually transmitted.
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.
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).
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.
