2006-07-04 07:42:28 · 11 answers · asked by nicole b 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ STDs
It is considered an STD since you can get it from sexual intercourse. You can also get it from other things though.
Genital warts is a common symptom of HPV. A person can get this from you by just rubbing genital parts together or even giving the person oral. Warts are spread by skin to skin contact. You can even get them in your mouth and throat if a person gives oral sex to someone who has genital warts. This is REALLY rare though.
Also, HPV can cause hand and feet warts. You can get this just by rubbing someones hand or shaking their hand. Again, warts are spread by skin to skin contact.
HPV is one of the number one STDS out there, and it is caused by other things, not just sexual intercourse.
2006-07-04 13:46:24 · answer #1 · answered by Alli 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You get STDs from having intercourse.
HPV is, unfortunately, not only an STD. It is the name for a few variants of the same virus, which cause warts all over the body, not just genital warts. Therefore as an STD, condoms may not protect against it.
This wikipedia entry on the virus is quite informative:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_papillomavirus
The good news is, a vaccine was just recently announced for this virus. All girls betwen age 9 and 12 should receive it, as the HPV virus can cause cervical cancer. They are still testing its efficacy in males, if I recall correctly.
2006-07-04 07:54:24 · answer #2 · answered by agentdenim 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
STD's are sexually transmitted disease so intercourse is usually involved whether it is oral, anal or vaginal. So these are all the methods of acquiring HPV which can express itself with sexual warts or in a percentage of women has been linked to cervical cancer. Good luck and practice safe sex. Have a nice day.
2006-07-04 09:43:22 · answer #3 · answered by firestarter 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First off HPV does NOT cause cervical cancer in women. Of the 100 and some strains of the virus a few have been LINKED to cervical cancer. It is estimated that about 75-80% of the population is infected with HPV, therefore we would be seeing alot more cervical cancer if it was a direct cause. However since it is often asymptomatic(no sign of infection) in most people, is linked to cervical cancer and is extremely common, its important to have your Pap's done regularly. It is spread through sex, and a condom although improves your odds, does not fully protect you against it. Its common, and if you get your Pap's done you have nothing to worry about. Hope this helps!
2006-07-04 14:56:08 · answer #4 · answered by johnhategoblins 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
HPV is so so common!! I've recently had a biopsy on my cervix because I have it, I've never had warts though and I'm so obsessed with condoms but accidents happen. I cant believe that you never even mentioned wearing a condom?!?! If neither of you thought of wearing a condom I'd think that there is probably more serious STDs you should be worrying about!!
2016-03-27 03:47:12 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is an STD. Hence it only can be transmitted sexually (intercourse)
2006-07-04 15:16:04 · answer #6 · answered by insertstrawhere 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hpv is a std .. s...sexual ...t..transmitted...d ..disease..and all stds are passed through intercourse
2006-07-04 17:08:54 · answer #7 · answered by purple 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is transmitted thru sexual intercouse and yes it is an STD. It is also the leading cause of cancer in women.
2006-07-04 09:31:17 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you suffering the delusion that STD's are NOT acquired by having intercourse? Go to your local health department and educate yourself and soon.
2006-07-04 10:05:53 · answer #9 · answered by finaldx 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its an std , and you get it from someone you had sex with that has it . theres no cure for it either. and its transmitted through skin on skin contact.
2006-07-04 07:52:06 · answer #10 · answered by jojo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋