Yes, there is a difference. Sorry for the confusion!
Herpes is a virus, whereas the genital warts or "sores" are a reaction to the virus; they are caused by the virus. Typically genital warts are caused by Herpes Simplex Virus Type 2, compared to Herpes Simplex Virus Type 1 that causes "fever blisters" or cold sores around the mouth and lips.
The terms "genital warts" and "genital herpes" are often used interchangeably.
The most important difference: a person can have the herpes virus without having genital warts, and can spread the virus and infect another person through unprotected sex.
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Yes, there is a difference. Sorry for the confusion!
Herpes is a virus, whereas the genital warts or "sores" are a reaction to the virus; they are caused by the virus. Typically genital warts are caused by Herpes Simplex Virus Type 2, compared to Herpes Simplex Virus Type 1 that causes "fever blisters" or cold sores around the mouth and lips.
The terms "genital warts" and "genital herpes" are often used interchangeably.
The most important difference: a person can have the herpes virus without having genital warts, and can spread the virus and infect another person through unprotected sex.
March 29, 2009 - 9:13pmThis Comment
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