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| '''Genital Warts''' are a type of [[Sexually Transmitted Infection|sexually transmitted infection]] (STI) caused by certain strains of the [[Human Papillomavirus|human papillomavirus]] (HPV). They are characterized by small, flesh-colored or gray swellings in the genital area.
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| == Causes ==
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| Genital warts are caused by the [[Human Papillomavirus|human papillomavirus]] (HPV). There are more than 100 types of HPV, but types 6 and 11 are the strains that cause genital warts. These types of HPV are passed through sexual contact. | |
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| == Symptoms ==
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| The primary symptom of genital warts are small, flesh-colored or gray swellings in the genital area. They may appear as a small bump or group of bumps in the genital area, and can be small or large, raised or flat, or shaped like a cauliflower. In many cases, the warts are too small to be visible.
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| == Diagnosis ==
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| [[Healthcare Provider|Healthcare providers]] usually diagnose genital warts by visual inspection. If necessary, a biopsy may be done to confirm the diagnosis.
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| == Treatment ==
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| There is no cure for the virus that causes genital warts, but the warts themselves can be treated. Treatments include medications applied directly to the warts, or surgical procedures to remove the warts.
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| == Prevention ==
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| The best way to prevent genital warts is to avoid direct contact with someone who has the infection. This includes abstaining from sexual activity, using condoms, and getting vaccinated against HPV.
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| == See Also ==
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| * [[Human Papillomavirus]]
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| * [[Sexually Transmitted Infection]]
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| * [[HPV Vaccine]]
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| [[Category:Sexually Transmitted Infections]]
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| [[Category:Viral Diseases]]
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| [[Category:Skin Conditions]]
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