Genital
Warts
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Genital warts are
flesh-colored or gray growths found in the genital area
and anal region in both men and women. It is the most
common sexually transmitted disease caused by a virus.
The warts are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV).
Infection with genital warts may not be obvious.
Although no cure
exists for genital warts, various treatments are
available. It is important to treat genital warts
because they have the potential to cause cervical cancer
in women.
Genital warts affect
both men and women and can occur at any age.
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Most patients are seen between the
ages of 17-33 years. Genital warts are highly
contagious. You have a 60% risk of getting the infection
in a single sexual contact with someone who has genital
warts.
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