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Is Genital Wart A Symptom Of HIV?

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Posted on Sat, 30 Apr 2016
Question: I had genetical wart on my pennis from last 2-3 years .I recently got it removed by dermatologist. He follows freezing method to get it destroyed.Wart means HIV

Genetical Wart Means HIV its true. Should i get my test done for HIV.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (12 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Also test for other tests in STD panel i.e Hiv, Vdrl and Hsv ELISA

Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us

I have read your question and I have noted your concern

Genital wart is caused by human papilloma virus(hpv) not Hiv. However you should also test for other STD's including HIV, syphilis with VDRL and Herpes with Hsv ELISA.

regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Naveen Kumar
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (7 minutes later)
If i have warts i have HIV . Is this a rite statement or warts without HIV & other diseases mentioned by you can be possible
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (40 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Genital warts are caused by HPV. Not by HIV

Detailed Answer:
Hi.

I would like to correct you.

Warts are caused by HPV (Human Papilloma Virus). Not by HIV.
HIV (Human Immonodeficiency Virus) is a different virus. It causes AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome). Not warts.

It is a protocol that if an individual is diagnosed with a particular STD e.g Genital warts in your case, he/ she should also be screend for other STDs like HIV, Syphilis, Genital Herpes because he/she may also be infected with other STDs but don't have signs or symptoms of these other STD's i.e the infection hidden, which can only be detected by laboratory tests. Therefore I asked you to screen for other STD's like Syphilis with VDRL, Genital Herpes with HSV ELISA and also for HIV.

Regards
Hope this is clear
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Naveen Kumar
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Is Genital Wart A Symptom Of HIV?

Brief Answer: Also test for other tests in STD panel i.e Hiv, Vdrl and Hsv ELISA Detailed Answer: Hello. Thank you for writing to us I have read your question and I have noted your concern Genital wart is caused by human papilloma virus(hpv) not Hiv. However you should also test for other STD's including HIV, syphilis with VDRL and Herpes with Hsv ELISA. regards