HPV Infection

[cytotoxic]

in 2013 my partner developed genital warts and they were removed by cauterization. Just after 2 months of her cautery I developed genital warts and I still have them. we are confused that who got infected first? it looks like she got the infection first and i was infected by her. She said that she never had another sexual partner. Does this infection pass thru skin to skin contact as i read it on NHS website?

Regards,

[cytotoxic]

thank you, let me add one thing more here, she is a nurse and works in hospital with patients of gynecology and obstetrics OT. She frequently assists Cesarean sections and NVDs. Is it possible to catch this infection from such patients? without any sexual contact? I have read on NHS website and pubmed that a good number of virginal females also present with genital warts. thanks

[veryworried420]

Yes, its a skin disease. Gential to gential (or oral) skin rubbing passes it. Condoms provide 50% protection since it doesn't cover the base of the penis or thighs or buttocks, pubic area, etc.  If she had no sex partners at all (and this includes fingering and oral), then you probably did infect her. At this point, she and you share the same strains and it doesn't matter who gave it to who. After your warts are gone for 3 months at least, you two can have all of the unsafe sex you want for the rest of your lives because you cannot re-infect each other.