Genital warts, caused by the human papilloma virus (HPV), are sexually transmitted and can be seen or felt on the genitals and around the anus. They can also form internally and are highly contagious. Treatments include prescription topical medications and physical removal. The HPV vaccine can help prevent the spread of the virus.
Condyloma acuminata is the medical term for genital warts. These warts are sexually transmitted and can be seen or felt on the genitals and around the anus. They also form internally in the upper portion of the vagina or on cervical tissue. They can even form inside a man’s urethra.
When a person develops warts, the warts that form are usually raised a bit away from other tissue. They usually have a pinkish tint. These warts are quite small and some say they look like cauliflower. However, what people see above the skin is actually only part of the manifestation of the virus. The virus settles in the cells around the wart, even if the skin looks completely normal. The virus can also be found in other areas around the genitals and urethra.
Often, a person will have warts and not even notice it due to the fact that warts can be present without causing any noticeable symptoms, such as when they occur internally. However, some people may notice itching, tenderness and burning in the area. Some people experience pain during intercourse when they have warts, and some may feel the need to urinate frequently when they have this condition.
Warts are caused by the human papilloma virus (HPV). Interestingly, this virus is also responsible for the development of other types of warts. HPV is a common cause of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). A person can have the virus for a long time without even knowing it, as there may be no symptoms to notice. This state of unconsciousness can go on for many years and ends when the person’s suppressed immune system allows warts to develop.
To diagnose warts, a doctor typically uses a colposcope to look for wart outbreaks on a woman’s cervix. A colposcope is a type of microscope. It can also be used to magnify and confirm the presence of warts on the skin. This device can be used to confirm the presence of warts, even when warts are visible to the naked eye. A biopsy of the affected cells can be used to confirm the diagnosis.
Treatments for warts include prescription topical medications and physical removal by freezing, heat, scalpel, or laser. Receiving a diagnosis of genital warts is often a major cause of concern for women because the HPV virus has been linked to the development of cervical cancer. However, HPV infection does not necessarily mean a person will develop cancer.
Most people who develop warts are under the age of 33. These warts are highly contagious. As such, a person has a very good chance of contracting the virus that causes it when they have sex with an infected person even once. Condoms and abstinence can help prevent its spread. The HPV vaccine (Gardasil) can also help prevent the spread of the virus that causes genital warts. However, it is usually only given to women between the ages of 9 and 26.
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