Genital Warts
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Genital warts are a sexually transmitted disease (STD) caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). The warts are soft, moist, pink or flesh-colored bumps. You can have one or many of these bumps. In women, the warts usually occur in or around the vagina, on the cervix or around the anus. In men, genital warts are less common but might occur on the tip of the penis.
You can get genital warts during oral, vaginal or anal sex with an infected partner. Correct usage of latex condoms greatly reduces, but does not completely eliminate, the risk of catching or spreading HPV.
The warts might disappear on their own. If not, your health care provider can treat or remove them. The virus stays in your body even after treatment, so warts can come back.
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Genital Warts
kidshealth.org — “Genital warts, contracted through sexual contact, are caused by certain types of the human papillomavirus (HPV), which is one of the most common STDs.” View full resource at kidshealth.org
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Genital Warts
warts.org — “Genital warts, also known as venereal warts, are a sexually transmitted disease and develop when a person is infected with the human papillomavirus. There are many genital warts treatment options available.” View full resource at warts.org
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1 study shows that 80% of the US will become infected with HPV that will result in genital warts. More on genital warts.http://bit.ly/byeEDX
Living With Genital Warts - The Body
thebody.com — “TheBody.com fills you in on the topic, living with genital warts, with a wealth of fact sheets, expert advice, community perspective, the latest news/research, and much more.” View full resource at thebody.com
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Living with genital warts? See questions others are asking as well as the answers by medical professionals. http://bit.ly/bPwtoD
Internal Genital Warts
treatmentforgenitalwarts.info — “Internal Genital Warts” View full resource at treatmentforgenitalwarts.info
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Internal genital warts are caused by the same virus that results in external genital warts. Learn about treatment. http://bit.ly/dqfpOn
Genital Warts and Pregnancy
warts.org — “Genital Warts and Pregnancy” View full resource at warts.org
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Genital warts can complicate a pregnancy. See the concerns & learn more about genital warts and pregnancy. http://bit.ly/cZ6wua
Genital warts: Essential facts
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Genital warts essential facts: Genital warts is one of the most common sexually transmitted diseases. Learn the facts. http://bit.ly/96NxWD
The Genital Warts Incubation Period
treatmentforgenitalwarts.info — “The Genital Warts Incubation Period” View full resource at treatmentforgenitalwarts.info
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The genital warts incubation period is typically between two to four months. Get more info on genital wart incubation. http://bit.ly/96rrG8
Genital Warts | HPV
warts.org — “Genital Warts | HPV” View full resource at warts.org
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The Warts Information Center offers information about genital warts/HPV. http://bit.ly/9oive3
Homeopathic Treatments for Genital Warts
homeopathy.suite101.com — “Learn about homeopathic treatments that can be used for genital warts. These homeopathic treatments include psorinum, staphysagria, thuja and sepia.” View full resource at homeopathy.suite101.com
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Is there a cure for genital warts?
healthtap.com — “Genital warts can be treated with a medication called Aldara - a topical cream. It can also be treated by freezing them off. We can not cure HPV, the underlying virus which causes genital warts but the warts can be treated.” View full resource at healthtap.com
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Genital Warts and HPV - Medbroadcast
medbroadcast.com — “Genital warts is not the easiest topic to broach, but it's a topic you should learn more about, including how to protect yourself from them. Genital warts are mostly caused by two types of the human papillomavirus (HPV). Learn more about genital warts and what you can do to prevent it.” View full resource at medbroadcast.com
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Two types of HPV cause approximately 90% of cases of genital warts: http://bit.ly/958Uqs
Genital Warts Boost Men's HIV Risk: Study
healthcentral.com — “Genital Warts Boost Men's HIV Risk: Study” View full resource at healthcentral.com
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Genital Warts Boost Men's #HIV Risk: http://bit.ly/aF8rNz
HPV Vaccine Cuts Cases of Genital Warts
webmd.com — “Use of human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine has led to rapid declines in cases of genital warts in Australia, a study shows.” View full resource at webmd.com
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Gardasil HPV Vaccine Stopping Genital Warts
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Genital Warts: eMedicine Emergency Medicine
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Clinical information on genital warts, including causes, symptoms, signs, treatment, medications, and more on Medscape from WebMD. Genital warts are an epidermal manifestation attributed to the epidermotropic human papillomavirus (HPV). More than 100 types of double-stranded ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
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