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Who Develops Genital Warts?
When To Call A Professional
Contact your physician if you notice warts or bumps on your genital area, or if you have itching, burning, tenderness or pain in that area. Call your doctor immediately if you develop signs of infection, such as fever, chills or muscle aches.
Prognosis
Genital warts may go away on their own or with treatment. It is common for them to return. Certain strains of the virus (HPV), which causes genital warts, cause virtually all cases of cervical cancer worldwide, though...
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HPV
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Genital warts
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Genital warts are soft, wart-like growths on the skin and mucus membranes of the genitals in men and women. Genital warts are a type of sexually... Read more »
Genital Warts
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
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