Genital warts are by far the most widely spread STD and even though they rarely present any major health hazards, being pregnant with genital warts is a cause for concern. However, let’s take a quick look at what causes the genital warts.
They are caused by some types of the human papilloma virus (HPV). The virus has no less than 40 strains, but only a few of them cause the genital warts and only a few of them are considered to be a contributing factor to serious conditions and diseases such …
What are genital warts and what are the first signs of genital warts?
Genital warts are one of the most common sexually transmitted disease (STD) that affects women and men alike and is transmitted during sexual intercourse or simply by skin-to-skin contact and even by using another person’s toiletries. The condition is caused by the human papilloma virus, or HPV, and it is believed to affect anywhere from 10% to 50% of the sexually active adults in the United States. There are many different types of the HPV virus, but most …
Can you get genital warts without having sex? This is a question that many people are asking. Let’s face it – genital warts are extremely contagious and widespread and since the warts appear in the genital area, most people think that they can be transmitted only after having sexual contact.
The short answer to this frequently asked question is YES. Genital warts can be transmitted even without sexual intercourse, but this is extremely rare. The more common cases are when the virus that causes the warts, the HPV (human papilloma virus), …