Transmitting Genital Warts - How Can I Avoid Passing It On?

If you have been diagnosed with genital warts

, you are probably wondering how you will prevent transmitting the virus to friends, loved ones and family members. There are many ways to minimize the breakouts caused by genital warts so that you don't have to suffer through repeated painful episodes and increase your risk of transmission. Latent genital warts are genital warts in remission. The virus is in your bloodstream, but you don't have any visible warts when you have latent genital warts. Active genital warts are when the virus causes outbreaks and you have warts and blisters visible to the eye.

You should be aware of ways to protect others so you can reduce your chances of passing the virus on to them. First, don't share clothes with anyone. The virus that causes genital warts can be spread on surfaces and in clothing, so it's important that any linens that you have touched be kept away from others and in safe place. Don't let anyone borrow pants, skirts, or any other piece of clothing that may have been able to trap and carry the virus. Keep your towels separate from the ones your family members or roommates use. Wash your sheets frequently and again make sure they don't come into any contact with the bed sheets of other, non-infected family members or roommates. Never wear anyone else's swimsuit or allow them to borrow yours.

Wash your hands frequently with hot water and lots of soap. Be sure to count at least to 50 while you're washing your hands to make sure you kill all the bacteria that might be lingering or any agents that might transmit the genital warts virus to other surfaces. Cover your mouth when you cough to protect others from the chance that the virus might be transmitted airborne. Never, ever share needles with others and be sure your doctor knows you have the virus before taking any blood samples from you.

Even though it may difficult, you must tell any current or potential sexual partners that you have the virus before engaging in sexual activity with them. It's crucial that they are given a choice of how to proceed. Never have sex during a breakout, as that will increase the risk and chance of passing the genital warts virus on to your partner. During latent periods, practice safer sex, and enjoy ways to promote intimacy such as kissing and cuddling.

by: Troy Truman

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