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How Do Genital Warts Start?
What Is It?
Genital warts are a form of sexually transmitted disease (STD), caused by a subtype of the same virus that causes other warts. This virus is the human papilloma virus (HPV). Genital warts also are known as condyloma acuminate or venereal warts. They can develop anywhere near the vagina, cervix, genitals or rectum. Genital warts are spread through sexual activities, and can affect both men and women.
Because genital warts can take six months to develop, you can have the infection...
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Genital Warts
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Genital warts (condyloma acuminata or venereal warts) are caused by a group of viruses called human papilloma viruses (HPV).Genital warts are one or... Read more »
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 »
Condyloma (Genital Warts)
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
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