How are genital warts transmitted ? Posted: 05-24-07 13:45pm
A few months ago i found a few small lumps
around my anus. I did a bit of research
and came to the conclusion it must be
pinworm. Went to my GP today who without
looking refered me to a GU clinic. they
took one look and said it was warts and
froze them. Thing is I've been with my
girlfriend years. Have not cheated on her
and have not come into any contact with
anyone with warts. All the sites I go on
say this is passed on sexually or by very
close physical contact. I'm confused. Is
this a miss diagnosis as I cant see how
they have just magically appeared.
Thanks in advance
Genital warts (condyloma) are caused by
the Human papiloma virus, or HPV. HPV is
sexually transmitted but does not require
penetration in order to transmit from one
partner to another. Close contact from
skin to skin is enough to spread the virus
between partners. The incubation period
required before genital warts appear is
from six weeks to three months, although
the virus may remain dormant into your
cells before it grows into a wart.
One possibility for the recent contraction
of the warts might be possible infidelity
on your girlfriend's part. You may need
to sit down with her and discuss the
situation to learn more.
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