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Re: HPV, herpes, and genital warts--what do they have in common if anything??

From: R. Daniel Braun, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 4 Oct 2001 20:00:35 -0500 (CDT)

At Thu, 4 Oct 2001, Erin wrote: >
>I am very confused. I would like to know what HPV is exactly and how it
>is related to herpes and genital warts. Also, if genital warts is a
>type of herpes, and if it is, what kind?? thank you for your time:).

HPV (Human Papilloma Virus) is really a family of viruses(about 200 strains now I think) that causes genital warts and cervical dysplasia and cancer.

Herpes Virus comes in Type I and Type II. It used to be that one caused cold sores and the other caused genital Herpes. Now either one can cause either.

HPV is NOT related to Herpes. 

--
R. Daniel Braun, MD FACOG  FOG


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