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Genital warts tend to grow with time. The smaller the warts are, the easier they are to remove. So don?t delay. Warts are most often removed with chemicals. Sometimes they?re frozen off with liquid nitrogen. Warts may also be removed with heat or laser...[read article]

Tests for Papillomavirus Infections

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A colposcopy-directed biopsy uses a low-powered microscope called a colposcope to help view the surface of the cervix and show abnormalities.You will lie on a table...  More
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A pelvic examination is a routine procedure used to assess the well being of the female patients'' lower genito-urinary tract. This is done as part of a u...  More
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During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient''s body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems.  More
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Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Amplified Probe
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A Pap smear is an examination under the microscope of cells scraped from the cervix.The Pap smear is done as part of a gynecological exam. You will lie on a table a...  More
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Endoscopy is a way of looking inside the body using a flexible tube that has a small camera on the end of it. This instrument is called an endoscope.There are many ...  More
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Medical Procedures for Papillomavirus Infections

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Cryotherapy is a technique that uses an extremely cold liquid or instrument to freeze and destroy abnormal skin cells that require removal. The technique has been i...  More
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Surgical Procedures for Papillomavirus Infections

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Laser surgery is a medical procedure that uses laser light to remove diseased tissues or treat bleeding blood vessels. Laser surgery may also be used for cosmetic p...  More
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Cryosurgery is a method of superfreezing tissue in order to destroy it. The technique is used to treat tumors, control pain, and control bleeding.The cold is introd...  More
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Laser Ablation
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When the two procedures are combined, the surgery is referred to as curettage and electrosurgery.The general purpose of curettage is to scrape an area free of undes...  More
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Electrodesiccation
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Surgical Removal of Genital Warts
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Prescribed Medications for Papillomavirus Infections

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FLUOROURACIL, 5-FU (flure oh YOOR a sil) is a chemotherapy drug. It slows the growth of cancer cells. This medicine is used to treat many types of cancer like breas...  More
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INTERFERON ALFA-2b (in ter FEER on AL fa 2 b) is a man-made protein. Natural interferons are produced in the body to help the immune system fight viral infections a...  More
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INTERFERON ALFA-n3 (in ter FEER on AL fa n 3) helps the immune system fight viral infections. This medicine is used to treat genital warts, which are caused by a vi...  More
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IMIQUIMOD (i mi KWI mod) cream is used to treat external genital or anal warts. It is also used to treat other skin conditions such as actinic keratosis and certain...  More
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PODOFILOX (po do FIL ox) is a medication used to remove genital warts. The topical solution should only be used to treat genital warts located on the outside skin o...  More
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Herbs and Supplements for Papillomavirus Infections What's this?

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The thymus is a lobular gland located under the breastbone near the thyroid gland. It reaches its maximum size during early childhood and plays a large role in immu...  More
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