What causes genital warts?

❓ Frequently Asked Questions about the Origin of Genital Warts

• How do genital warts develop? Genital warts develop as a result of an infection with the human papillomavirus (HPV).

• What causes genital warts? Genital warts are usually caused by sexual contact through which the HPV virus is transmitted.

• Can you get genital warts without sex? Genital warts are most often caused by sexual contact, but sometimes they can also develop through skin-to-skin contact with an infected area.

• Do genital warts come from poor hygiene? Genital warts do not develop from poor hygiene, but from an HPV infection.

• Why do some people get genital warts and others don’t? Genital warts only develop if your immune system cannot control the HPV virus, allowing it to manifest as warts.

• Are genital warts an STD? Yes, genital warts are a sexually transmitted disease because they are spread through HPV during sexual contact.

• Can you get genital warts while using a condom? Condoms reduce the risk of genital warts, but they do not provide complete protection since genital warts can also appear around the genital area.

• Can shaving cause genital warts? Genital warts are not caused by shaving itself, but shaving can lead to faster spreading of existing genital warts.

• Can you get genital warts if you have HPV? Yes, genital warts can develop from certain types of HPV infection. Not everyone with HPV will develop genital warts.

• How long does it take for genital warts to appear? Genital warts often become visible only weeks to months after the initial HPV infection.

• Do genital warts come back on their own? Genital warts can reappear because the HPV virus may remain in the body even after genital warts have been removed.

• Can stress contribute to the development of genital warts? Yes, genital warts can develop more easily if your immune system is weakened by stress, illness, or an unhealthy lifestyle.

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