genital wart
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Genital warts, also known as condylomata acuminata, are wart-like growths that appear on the skin or mucous membranes near the genital organs or anus. They are caused by certain types of human papillomavirus (HPV). While often benign, these growths can be accompanied by itching and discharge.123
HPV is a common virus, with over 100 types identified. Some types cause common skin warts, while others are responsible for genital warts. These are typically transmitted through sexual intercourse. While most genital warts are not cancerous, certain high-risk HPV strains are linked to precancerous lesions and cancers, particularly cervical cancer in women.3
Treatment methods for warts, including genital warts, vary and aim to remove them with minimal scarring. These can include chemical applications, cryotherapy (freezing), or surgical excision. Vaccines are available to prevent infection from some of the most common high-risk HPV strains.13
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sexually transmitted diseaseGenital wartsWarts occurring in the genital areas are caused by certain types of human papillomaviruses (HPVs), and these types of warts can be transmitted to other people by sexual contact. Most often, genital warts are nothing more than a nuisance, but occasionally they canā¦
Read MoreWarts occurring in the genital areas are caused by certain types of human papillomaviruses (HPVs), and these types of warts can be transmitted to other people by sexual contact. Most often, genital warts are nothing more than a nuisance, but occasionally they canā¦
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reproductive system diseaseGenital wartsGenital warts, also called condyloma acuminata, are caused by human papillomavirus, which is related to the virus that produces common warts. The wart begins as a pinhead-sized swelling that enlarges and becomes pedunculated; the mature wart is often composed of many smaller swellingsā¦
Read MoreGenital warts, also called condyloma acuminata, are caused by human papillomavirus, which is related to the virus that produces common warts. The wart begins as a pinhead-sized swelling that enlarges and becomes pedunculated; the mature wart is often composed of many smaller swellingsā¦
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therapeuticsLocal drug therapyThe traditional treatment of genital warts has been the topical application of podophyllin, a crude resin. The emergence of new technologies in the latter part of the 20th century, however, made possible the development of interferon-Ī±, which is effective in the majority of patients when injected into the lesionā¦
Read MoreThe traditional treatment of genital warts has been the topical application of podophyllin, a crude resin. The emergence of new technologies in the latter part of the 20th century, however, made possible the development of interferon-Ī±, which is effective in the majority of patients when injected into the lesionā¦
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Read Moreā¦C (non-A, non-B hepatitis), and genital warts (condylomata acuminata). IFNāĪ² is mildly effective in treating the relapsing-remitting form of multiple sclerosis. IFNāĪ³ is used to treat chronic granulomatous disease, a hereditary condition in which white blood cells fail to kill bacteria.
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