Genital herpes - the facts.

[Steve.r]

So is this type of Herpes similar to the Wart and Verucca virus

[Doc Alan]

So is this type of Herpes similar to the Wart and Verucca virus

They are different families of viruses Steve.
The Human Papilloma Virus ( HPV ) family has more than 60 sub-types causing various warty lesions.
These include " common warts " ( verrucas ) on the hands, fingers, and face ; plantar warts on the soles of the feet ; plane warts ( same distribution but flat - topped ) which are harmless but infectious and may be painful. They're often picked up in communal changing rooms or swimming pools and they can be destroyed by freezing for example, or excised. They eventually disappear spontaneously.
Anogenital warts are more serious and associated with cervical cancer or oral cancer. There's a vaccine ( "Cervarix" or "Gardasil" ), best given before sexual activity starts. This was discussed in another thread :-
http://filipinaroses.com/showthread....ht=HPV+vaccine

[Steve.r]

Thanks Alan, great info as always