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Learn More about Genital Warts
What causes genital warts?
Venereal warts are most commonly caused by HPV types 6 and 11. Malignancy is strongly associated with types 16, 18, 31, and 33. Transmission is both sexual and non sexual. The lesions are filiform or sessile shaped. They are soft skin-colored sometimes pink, red, or brown macules, papules, or plaques. These can be pinpoint or apple size. The warts can be alone, in grape-like clusters, or form a cauliflower-like mass. The most frequent sites are the anus area and external genitalia for both men and women. However, infection of the urethra or vagina can occur. Treatment should start immediately after determining that you have genital warts. You should also maintain protected sex or abstinence while being treated. You should also consider protected sex after treatment as you can transmit the virus unknowingly to partners even after removing the warts (although it is less likely).
Learn More about Genital Warts
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