27 Aug 2012

Genital Warts - How Do We Treat Them?

What are they?

Genital warts are a very common sexually transmitted infection caused by the human papilloma virus (HPV) and can be external as well as internal.  They are small flesh-coloured bumps or  ‘cauliflower-type’ bumps that can sometimes be so small you can’t actually see them.

How are they transmitted?

They are very contagious and passed from one person to another through sexual contact.  It is also possible to contract the virus through skin contact with an infected person.  However, the virus cannot be contracted through sharing towels, crockery or cutlery or a toilet seat.

Warts may not appear for at least 3 – 6 weeks and in some cases only after several months or even years. Women may never see the warts as they could be on the cervix surface, inside the body.

Even after treatment for the genital warts, it is possible to still infect others. It is important to note that the HP virus that causes skin warts on hands or feet is not the same virus that causes genital warts.

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