Genital Warts Spread: Avoiding Further Spread of the Infection
The human papillomavirus is the cause of the genital warts that grow on the genital area of those that had sexual contact with a person who is already infected with the virus. Genital warts spread from person to person through sexual contact only, though in children under three years of age, it is thought that the genital warts are passed on through a skin-to-skin contact with the person taking care of them.
If you are frequently on a sexual escapade with different persons, the chances of genital warts spread in you is high. Those who carry the virus may not have any visible signs that he or she is infected. Having sexual contact with that person will pass on the viral infection to you and you will have genital warts. If you suspect that you have had contact with someone with the virus, look out for any abnormal growth in your genital or anal area. These warts can be very tiny but can grow into a large mass of ugly warts, which can hinder your normal bodily functions.
Genital warts spread even without sexual penetration. In addition, oral sex carries the danger of the genital warts growing in your mouth area. There are also rare instances where the warts were observed growing in the legs and groin of the infected person. To be sure that no genital warts spread to your family, never have any sex with anyone that is not your husband or wife.