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Genital warts are soft wart-like growths on the genitals caused by a viral skin disease. Genital warts are a type of sexually transmitted disease (STD).
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Symptoms
Raised, flesh-colored lesions on the genitals, anus, or surrounding skin; Cauliflower-like appearing growths around the...
Causes
The virus responsible for genital warts is called human papilloma virus (HPV. This virus can cause warts on the penis, ...
Tests
A genital examination reveals flesh-colored to white, flat or raised, single or clustered lesions anywhere on the genit...
Treatments
Genital warts must be treated by a doctor. DO NOT use over-the counter remedies meant for other kinds of warts. Your do...
Complications
At least 70 types of HPV have been identified, several of which have been linked to cervical and vulvar cancer. The war...
Prevention
Total abstinence is the only foolproof way of avoiding genital warts and other STDs. You can also avoid STDs by having ...
Doctor Specialties
Call your doctor if a current or past sexual partner is found to have genital warts. Call if you have visible warts on ...
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