Do the Presence of Blisters Always Indicate an HPV Virus Infection?
The HPV virus, most often, causes warts and blisters to appear on different parts of the body, especially on the genitals of men and women. However, the appearance of blisters is not absolute proof that you may have been infected with the HPV virus. Blisters and warts often appear due to other viral attacks, such as by the HSV virus (Herpes Simplex Virus). One type of the virus – Herpes Simplex Virus Type 1 (HSV1) – can lead to cold sores around the mouth. The only way to be sure is through a proper clinical examination, which may require a pap smear test. So What do I do When I Have the Blisters From the HPV Virus? Medications are used to treat the blisters produced by HPV. They are available in either solutions or cauterization. Following treatment, the warts or blisters should dry up and fall off; this treatment may be repeated weekly if necessary. Sexual partner(s) should be checked by a doctor and treated at the same time. Condoms should be worn by male partners until treatment is
