Differbetween
HPV is caused by the human papillomavirus virus (HPV) while herpes is caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV). There are more than 100 strains of HPV and two strains of HSV. HSV-1 usually causes cold sores, although it can cause genital lesions through oral sex.
- Can HPV be mistaken for herpes?
- Can you get rid of HPV once you have it?
- Should I be worried if I have HPV?
- Does HPV cause sores?
- What can mimic herpes?
- Is Herpes ever misdiagnosed?
Can HPV be mistaken for herpes?
HPV and herpes are both viruses that have some similarities, including their common symptom of genital lesions. They both can also cause no symptoms at all. While there's no cure for either HPV or herpes, HPV may disappear from the body on its own, while herpes can lie dormant for many years.
Can you get rid of HPV once you have it?
There is no treatment for the virus itself. However, there are treatments for the health problems that HPV can cause: Genital warts can be treated by your healthcare provider or with prescription medication. If left untreated, genital warts may go away, stay the same, or grow in size or number.
Should I be worried if I have HPV?
Nope. HPV is passed by skin to skin contact of the genital area so anyone who has ever been sexually active can have HPV. It is more common in young, sexually active people, however, the immune system will usually clear the infection so this isn't really something to worry about.
Does HPV cause sores?
Signs of HPV
The most common are small, hard sores called warts, but not everyone who has HPV gets them. They may be raised, flat, or shaped like a cauliflower, and they can be different sizes. They can show up on your genital area or other places, depending on the type of the virus you have.
What can mimic herpes?
Noninfectious conditions that can mimic genital herpes include Reiter syndrome, contact dermatitis, Crohn disease, Behçet syndrome, trauma, erythema multiforme, and lichen planus.
Is Herpes ever misdiagnosed?
While these tests are fairly accurate, tests can have false positive rates. Newer tests are more reliable than older tests; they can differentiate between Herpes Type 1 (oral herpes) and Herpes Type 2 (genital herpes). However, even in the newer tests, false positives can occur around 5 percent of the time.
