2007-04-14 12:11:43 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ STDs
If a girl has genital warts that means she has HPV (Human Papillomavirus).
She can pass HPV to any person she sleeps with or has DIRECT genital skin to skin contact (like "dry humping").
Since there are no tests for men to detect HPV it's basically impossible for him to know if he has contracted the virus or not from her. Most men find out they have HPV by developing genital warts from it. But, not all people with HPV develop warts. So, he could have the virus and not even realize it. HPV can also cause penile and anal cancer in men, but this is EXTREMELY rare.
2007-04-16 05:47:14 · answer #1 · answered by Alli 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Warts, or condylomata acuminata, are caused by the human papilloma virus (HPV). Up to nine months can pass from the time of infection to the actual development of warts. In women, human papilloma virus can lead to changes in the cervix and to the development of cervical cancer. Therefore, it is important that this condition is diagnosed and treated.
The symptoms are raised, rough, wart-like growths that may occur singly or in clusters. In men, they are usually found around the head of the penis and tend to be drier. In women, they appear most often around the vaginal opening and may spread to the rectal area. It is also possible for the virus to appear on or near the cervix as whitish, flat-like lesions, usually only detectable through close visual examination of the cervix (colposcopy). In both men and women, lesions may also be present in the mouth and throat. In general, symptoms can intensify if the immune system is weakened, or during pregnancy or if the person has diabetes. The warts are very contagious so safe sex is advisable.
A diagnosis is made when a characteristic lesion is visible. By swabbing the skin with 5 per cent acetic acid, 'invisible' warts will emerge as white-coloured patches. A GP can treat the warts by freezing and swabbing, but if this does not help the patient may be referred to a genitourinary specialist who can offer more specialised treatment. However, it is important to note that treatment does not always offer a complete cure.
2007-04-14 12:19:08 · answer #2 · answered by angie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He'll get them as well. And the girl needs to get to a GYN cos she may be at risk for having HPV as well as cervical cancer. And, you can get genital warts even if you use a condom, you get it from contact with the skin.
2007-04-14 12:15:40 · answer #3 · answered by Hot Coco Puff 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Also, when in full bloom, warts are among the ugliest conditions that you will ever see. They can blossom out into a gigantic clump of cauliflower like growths. Enough to make you celibate for life. Sometimes very difficult to get rid of.
2007-04-14 12:59:19 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
If the virus is active at the time he will end up with penile warts. Condoms reduce but don't totally remove the risk.
2007-04-14 13:04:55 · answer #5 · answered by Dr Frank 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Unless he's wearing protection then looks like he'll definitely get it too!
2007-04-15 09:24:23 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will catch them and I think my first reaction would be how did she get them in the first place.. you need to seek medical advice, and if you have already slept together do not sleep with anybody else or you will infect them as well.
2007-04-16 03:51:11 · answer #7 · answered by Lady Hazy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He'd get them as well.
2007-04-14 12:14:55 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
If there is a flare up and he sleeps with her he will have them too
2007-04-14 12:15:45 · answer #9 · answered by Tyanna-Daisy 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
any kind of wart is catchy
2007-04-14 12:16:20 · answer #10 · answered by sophieb 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋