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How Is Genital Warts Spread
Health Encyclopedia: Genital Warts
Genital warts are soft wart-like growths on the genitals caused by a viral skin disease. Genital warts are a type of sexually transmitted disease (STD).
Alternative Names
Condylomata acuminata; Penile warts; Human papilloma virus (HPV); Venereal warts; Condyloma
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
The virus responsible for genital warts is called human papilloma virus (HPV). This virus can cause warts on the
Expert & Community Posts
HPV Can Cause Skin Cancer, Too
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Raising the Alarm on Herpes & Other STDs in Teen Girls
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HSV or HPV...WTF??
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What's Stopping Girls from Getting the Cervical Cancer Vaccination?
By Jerry Kennard , Health Expert...the human papilloma virus (HPV), responsible for genital warts and cervical cancer. I've... Read more »
Vagina Lumps & Bumps: What are they?
By Dr. Grayson, M.D. , Health Expert...or 11 of the human papilloma virus (HPV) can cause genital warts. It too is a sexually... Read more »
Health Guide
Genital Warts and HPV
Whenever I diagnose genital warts in a teenager it's always a huge deal. Tears, sometimes devastation, and about a million questions usually follow. Girls and guys want to know: "Exactly what... Read more »STD Symptoms
... pregnant woman. STD infections in women may also be associated with cervical cancer. One STD, genital warts, is caused by a virus associated with cervical and other cancers. The... Read more »STDs and Oral Sex
...outbreaks. That's because herpes virus is shed from the genitals even when there are no obvious sores. Genital warts -- This viral infection can pass from a partner's genitals or anus to your... Read more »STD Tests: Which Ones Do You Need?
...is done to check your cervix for signs of infection with human papilloma virus (HPV), the cause of genital warts. And just like with guys, your urine can be tested directly for gonorrhea and... Read more »3 Safe Sex Myths
...potential lust and/or prophylactic laziness with an estimated 40 million walking, talking carriers of genital warts (aka "human papillomavirus") who can infect you even through... Read more »Images
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