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Dermatology (Expert Forum)
genital warts
Answered by
Alan Rockoff, MD - dermatology, Child Skin Problems
The Rockoff Dermatology Center
Brookline - MA
This forum is for questions regarding Dermatology issues, such as: skin rashes, acne, birthmarks, skin infections, rosacea, and general skin care.
genital warts
by 1409, Sep 20, 2007 06:34PM
I have never been diagnosed with an STD. But as I understand it there is no test to tell you if a partner carries the HPV virus that can cause genital warts. It has been two years since I was with my first partner - female - I am female - we had some genital to genital contact. She has never had genital warts. It has been 18 months since a one time brief (maybe 1 min.) exposure via oral sex - partner performed oral sex on me. That partner has never had warts in her mouth to my knowlege. So my question is -- if I have yet to show any signs of genital warts (annual paps/exam) last one done just one month ago -- how long after your last partner does a person have to wait to know that they will not get genital warts - since there is no test. Is there a reasonable amount of time to assume that you are probably not at risk? I see most sources say they would develop in 3 months but could take longer. Also, what are your thoughts on the HPV vaccine?
thanks
thanks
Doctor's Answer
by Alan Rockoff, MD, Sep 20, 2007 08:15PM
, Sep 20, 2007 08:15PM
To: 1409
There's no specific answer to your question, but the kind of contact you describe is extremely unlikely to cause warts. I suggest you put the matter out of your mind. You have no cause for concern that you're contagious. As to the HPV vaccine, I have little detailed knowledge. As I'm sure you know, it's being recommended for younger women.
Take care.
Dr. Rockoff
Take care.
Dr. Rockoff
