Genital+Warts

The Basics Genital Warts is a two part term. The first term 'Genital' is derived from the word genitalia, meaning the reproductive organs and the second being warts, warts being small rough growths on the body. Genital Warts are caused by the HPV (Human Papilloma Virus) specifically the subtypes 6 and 11, which are responsible for 90% of cases involving genital warts although 42, 44 and others also may cause genital warts. The Human Papilloma Virus, is a virus, and is spherical, in shape.

Infection Genital Warts causes warts on your genitals. These warts can either be found in small pockets or in widespread masses. In men they can be found both on andaround the penis, in women they are found inside and outside of the vagina and on the cervix and on both men and women they can be found in and around the anus and in rare occasions they can be found in the afflicted individuals mouth. After inffection, it can take any period of time, from months to years for the warts to become visible although the infection is still there. The HPV virus is sexually transmitted, therefore it can be transmitted through all form of sexual intercourse, whether vaginal, anal, oral or mutual masturbation (Skin on Skin contact of genitals without penetration as the virus has the ability to "burrow" it's way through the skin) Treatment and Prevention There is currently no treatment for HPV although the bodies immune system will eventually clear it out HPV over a long period of time and after that the individual will be immune to the subtype of HPV. Genital Warts however, have many treatments available;Podophyllotoxin cream, Imiquimod, Sinecatechins, Liquid Nitrogen Cryosurgery, Trichloroacetic acid, Surgical Removal, Laser ablation, Podophyllin anti-mitotic solution, Interferon, Electrocauterization, and Isotretinoin are all methods of removing Genital Warts. HPV can be prevented in a variety of manners can be accomplished. Firstly the HPV vaccine, which is widely available, will prevent you from receiving the disease. Among this option one can also choose to abstain, limit themselves to one sexual partner or if having many sexual partners some form of protection such as condoms would be useful.

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