08-27-2003, 10:39 PM
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Re: Hpv
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Originally posted by hotrod
Anyone here an "expert" on HPV? I've got some specific questions but the information I've found on the web site is pretty general. It seems that most of the information regarding transmitting the virus to others has to do with genital warts (tranmission possible by skin-to-skin contact in the gential areas). What about if a person had HPV, which caused abnormal growths in the cervix, but no genital warts? Could transmission still be possible via skin-to-skin contact, or would there have to be exchange of bodily fluids (sexually transmitted)?? In other words, there are many different strains of the virus but are they all transmitted the same way, or would it be different per strain? From what I've read, men rarely show symptoms of HPV and that it is one of the most common STDs. I also read that most people show no symptoms of the virus and that most people will cure themselves of the virus in 6 to 8 months. I'd appreciate some insight to my questions or if someone could point me in the right direction to other resources I'd be greatful.
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HPV (human papilloma virus) is just another name for genital warts. You might think of it like this: The name of the disease is HPV, which is caused by a virus. It can cause visible warts that can be seen, for example, on the woman's lips, vaginal walls, cervix, and anus. It is my understanding that you could still get HPV having skin to skin contact if one of the people has warts on their genitalia. No matter the strain, they are transmitted in the same way. You are correct that some strains cause abnormal growths in the cervix (which can lead to cancer of the cervix). You are correct that men rarely show symptoms, which is why it is one of the most commonly transmitted STDs today. I don't think that the warts are going to go away by themselves; usually they do have to be removed. It is true that an infected person is much less likely to get any more warts after 6 to 8 months. However, once you have the virus (HPV), you have it for life. So even though you may not have any visible symptoms, you will still always be able to pass it on to another partner. I hope this helps.
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