May 24, 2012
Sex & Beauty Genital Warts and HPV Genital Warts and HPV vaccine
Genital Warts and HPV vaccine |
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Dear Ask The Doctor: My BF has warts on his shaft is this bad? The cause of genital warts is the Human Papillomavirus (HPV). This virus is contained in the superficial squamous cells. There are numerous parts of the body lined w/ squamous cells: skin, genitalia, larynx, etc. Easy shedding of the superficial squamous cells can transmit the virus; examples are mere direct skin to skin contact (especially if with visible warts) and sexual contact. Different types of this virus can cause common genital warts but there are a few types that can cause penile CA and cervical CA. HPV may or may not cause warts; even those w/ no visible warts (asymptomatic) can still transmit the virus simply by shedding superficial squamous cells containing the virus. I strongly suggest that you get the Gardasil vaccine as soon as possible as you can still produce antibodies and protect yourself from cervical CA. Your boyfriend may also benefit from this vaccine. Let me emphasize it is not a cure for warts, but it can prevent penile and cervical CA. Only 3 shots are needed for lifetime protection. I do hope I have enlightened you in some way. I wish you all the best and take care always. |
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| Last Updated ( Wednesday, 04 May 2011 ) |
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