Genital Warts Versus Genital Herpes - Keeping Away From All Genital Infections | Common Diseases

Genital Warts Versus Genital Herpes - Keeping Away From All Genital Infections

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This kind of sexually transmitted infection is one of the many STI’s that was proven to be very rampant among young and adults alike. This is also a kind of virus that don’t discriminate, meaning that anybody can become infected regardless of the social status, age, gender, race and ethnicity. But majority of the infected persons belong to the Caucasians.

Genital Wart versus Genital herpes

Many people still assume that these two infections were one and the same, where in fact these two have their own distinct roots and behavior. Although they may be found in one common area, these two greatly differs from each other. Here are some of the helpful and important specs regarding these two distinct kinds of infections:

Genital wart is caused by a human papilloma (HPV) virus strain while genital herpes is caused a type-2 herpes simplex virus
All two can be acquired through direct unprotected skin to skin contact that happens during sexual intercourse
They were both highly regarded as very communicable but herpes can pose an actual threat only during outbreaks which is manifested by sores and lesions.
HPV (genital warts) had been found out to cause cervical cancer as its long-term complication but herpes is not associated with it.
Both viruses have latency periods or the period wherein the viruses were said to be inactive or “sleeping” or dormant. These condition can go for weeks and even years
Both viruses can still be very contagious and therefore dangerous even during their latent state.
Genital wart is characterized by a cauliflower-like growth while herpes by sores usually found in the genital area for both men and women. Although it is also possible for the infection to spread to its adjacent area like the anus and even the cervix for women. Genital herpes on the other hand is also concentrated on the genital area with possibilities to infect also other body parts, particularly the anus or even the facial areas and the fingernails.
Our immune system can slow down the viral reproduction of HPV but it cannot interfere with HSV
Both are incurable
HPV has an available preventive vaccine already while HSV do not

Current Virus Situation

According to statistics, HPV prevalence in the United States alone is estimated at 10% up to 20% with the age bracket grouping of 17 to 33 years old being the most infected. A most recent treatment method proves that genital warts can be removed but of course, with the danger of recurring because the main cause of it, the HPV virus itself is still inside the body and is impossible to get rid of.

Like genital herpes, genital warts are a subject of great concern as of the moment due to their stubborn and puzzling presence. Hopefully, as time goes by, this current situation might change that the incurable might be cured and together with their bitter stigmas, this present situation must totally become the thing of the past.

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Article Source:http://www.articlesbase.com/diseases-and-conditions-articles/genital-warts-versus-genital-herpes-keeping-away-from-all-genital-infections-1121577.html

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