Genital warts (or condyloma) is a very contagious Sexually-transmitted infections (STIs), also known as sexually-transmitted diseases (STDs), are diseases that are commonly transmitted between partners through some form of sexual activity, most commonly vaginal intercourse, oral sex, or anal sex. They were commonly known as venereal diseases (VD) until some time around 1990, when public health... sexually transmitted disease. Caused by the Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a virus which affects humans. Some of its effects are classed as sexually transmitted disease (STD). Scientists have identified more than 100 types of HPV, most of which are harmless. About 30 types are spread through sexual contact. Some types of HPV that cause genital infections... Human Papilloma Virus (HPV 6), it is spread during Oral sex consists of all those sexual activities that involve the use of the mouth, tongue, etc., to stimulate the sex organs. Terms Most people usually use euphemisms or slang terms when talking about oral sex. The term fellatio comes from the Latin term fellare which means to suck. A... oral, genital, or Anal sex or anal intercourse is human sexual behavior involving the anus and rectum, especially, but not limited to, the insertion of the erect penis into the anus. The use of sex toys and other activities involving the anus and rectum can be considered anal sex as well. Anal sex... anal sex with an infected partner. About two-thirds of people who have sexual contact with a partner with genital warts will develop warts, usually within three months of contact.

In women, the warts occur on the outside and inside of the Human female internal reproductive anatomy The vagina (from the Latin for sheath or scabbard ) is the tubular tract leading from the uterus to the exterior of the body in female mammals, or to the cloaca in female birds and some reptiles. Female insects and other invertebrates also have a vagina... vagina, on the opening ( Categories: Anatomy stubs | Reproductive system | Gynecology ... cervix) to the womb ( Female internal reproductive anatomy The uterus or womb is the major female reproductive organ of most mammals, including humans. One end called the cervix, opens into the vagina, and the wider end, called the body of uterus, is connected on both sides with the Fallopian tubes. It comes in a... uterus), or around the This article is about the literal anatomical structure of the anus. For the personality description known as anal, see anal retentive. Male Anatomy The anus, in anatomy, is the external opening of the rectum. It is controlled by sphincter muscles. Feces are expelled from the body through the anus during... anus. In men, genital warts are less common. If present, they usually are seen on the tip of the The penis (plural penises or penes) or phallus is the external male copulatory organ, and, in mammals, the external male organ of urination. It is homologous to the female clitoris, as it develops from the same embryonic structure. The penis is capable of erection for use in copulation. The human... penis. They also may be found on the shaft of the penis, on the The scrotum (human variant shown) is a thin extension of the abdomen that contains the testes and helps regulate their temperature. In male animals, the scrotum is an external bag of skin and muscle containing the testicles. It is an extension of the abdomen, and is located between the penis... scrotum, or around the This article is about the literal anatomical structure of the anus. For the personality description known as anal, see anal retentive. Male Anatomy The anus, in anatomy, is the external opening of the rectum. It is controlled by sphincter muscles. Feces are expelled from the body through the anus during... anus. Rarely, genital warts also can develop in the mouth or throat of a person who has had Oral sex consists of all those sexual activities that involve the use of the mouth, tongue, etc., to stimulate the sex organs. Terms Most people usually use euphemisms or slang terms when talking about oral sex. The term fellatio comes from the Latin term fellare which means to suck. A... oral sex with an infected person.

Genital warts often occur in clusters and can be very tiny or can spread into large masses in the genital or anal area.

Diagnosis

A doctor or other health care worker usually can diagnose genital warts by seeing them on a patient. Women with genital warts also should be examined for possible HPV infection of the cervix. There is evidence that infection by the HPV virus is a cause of cervical cancer.

The doctor may be able to identify some otherwise invisible warts in the genital tissue by applying vinegar (acetic acid) to areas of suspected infection. This solution causes infected areas to whiten, which makes them more visible, particularly if a procedure called colposcopy is performed. During A colposcopy or colcoscopy is a diagnostic procedure in which a colposcope is utilized to examine an illuminated, magnified view of the cervix, vagina, and vulva. Many premalignant lesions and malignant lesions in these areas have discernible characteristics which can be detected with a thorough colposcopic examination. The enlarged view... colposcopy, the doctor uses a magnifying instrument to look at the vagina and cervix. In some cases, the doctor takes a small piece of tissue from the cervix and examines it under the A microscope (Greek: micron = small and scopos = aim) is an instrument for viewing objects that are too small to be seen by the naked or unaided eye. The science of investigating small objects using such an instrument is called microscopy, and the term microscopic means minute or very small, not... microscope.

A The pap smear as we know it is an invention of Dr. Georgios Papanikolaou (1883-1962), an American of Greek birth, the father of cytopathology. He first published a large series of cases in Diagnosis of uterine cancer by the vaginal smear (Papanicolaou & Traut, 1943). The sampling technique has... Pap smear test also may indicate the possible presence of cervical HPV infection. In a Pap smear, a laboratory worker examines cells scraped from the cervix under a microscope to see if they are cancerous. If a woman's Pap smear is abnormal, she might have an HPV infection. If a woman has an abnormal Pap smear, she should have her doctor examine her further to look for and treat any cervical problems.

Treatment

Genital warts often disappear even without treatment. In other cases, they eventually may develop a fleshy, small raised growth that looks like Cultivar Group Brassica oleracea Botrytis Group Cauliflower is a variety (Botrytis Group) of Brassica oleracea in the family Brassicaceae. Cauliflower resembles broccoli, to which it is closely related, except with very densely packed white flower buds. Only the head of the cauliflower is eaten, a part known as the white... cauliflower. There is no way to predict whether the warts will grow or disappear. Therefore, if you suspect you have genital warts, you should be examined and treated, if necessary.

Depending on factors such as the size and location of the genital warts, a doctor will offer you one of several ways to treat them.

• Imiquimod, an immune response cream which you can apply to the affected area
• A 20 percent podophyllin anti-mitotic solution, which you can apply to the affected area and later wash off
• A 0.5 percent podofilox solution, applied to the affected area but shouldn’t be washed off
• A 5 percent 5-fluorouracil cream
• Trichloroacetic acid (TCA)

If you are pregnant, you should not use podophyllin or podofilox because they are absorbed by the skin and may cause birth defects in your baby. In addition, you should not use 5-fluorouracil cream if you are expecting.

If you have small warts, the doctor can remove them by freezing ( Cryosurgery is the application of extreme cold to destroy abnormal or diseased tissue. Cryosurgery is used to treat a number of diseases and disorders, especially those of the skin. Warts, moles, skin tags, solar keratoses, and small skin cancers are all prime candidates for cryosurgical treatment. Internal disorders are also... cryosurgery), burning (electrocautery), or For alternative meanings see laser (disambiguation). Laser (US Air Force) Operation A laser (light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation) is a device which uses a quantum mechanical effect, stimulated emission, to generate a coherent beam of light from a lasing medium of controlled purity, size, and shape. The output... laser treatment. Occasionally, the doctor will have to use Surgery Surgery is the medical specialty that treats diseases or injuries by operative manual and instrumental treatment. Its practitioners are referred to as surgeons. History of surgery Although surgeons are now considered to be specialised physicians, the profession of surgeon and that of physician have different historical roots. For example... surgery to remove large warts that have not responded to other treatment.

Some doctors use the antiviral drug alpha interferon, which they inject directly into the warts, to treat warts that have returned after removal by traditional means. The drug is expensive, however, and does not reduce the rate that the genital warts return.

Although treatments can get rid of the warts, none gets rid of the virus. Because the virus is still present in your body, warts often come back after treatment.

Pregnancy and Childbirth

Genital warts may cause a number of problems during pregnancy. Sometimes they get larger during pregnancy, making it difficult to urinate. If the warts are in the vagina, they can make the vagina less elastic and cause obstruction during delivery.

Rarely, infants born to women with genital warts develop warts in their throats (laryngeal papillomatosis). Although uncommon, it is a potentially life-threatening condition for the child, requiring frequent laser surgery to prevent obstruction of the breathing passages. Research on the use of interferon therapy in combination with laser surgery indicates that this drug may show promise in slowing the course of the disease.