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GENITAL warts

By Lamar and Erik. GENITAL warts. What is my Disease?. Genital warts are one of the most common types of sexually transmitted infections. At least half of all sexually active people will become infected with the virus that causes genital warts at some point during their lives.

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GENITAL warts

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  1. By Lamar and Erik GENITAL warts

  2. What is my Disease? • Genital warts are one of the most common types of sexually transmitted infections. At least half of all sexually active people will become infected with the virus that causes genital warts at some point during their lives. • As the name suggests, genital warts affect the moist tissues of the genital area. Genital warts may look like small, flesh-colored bumps or have a cauliflower-like appearance. In many cases, the warts are too small to be visible. • Like warts that appear elsewhere on your body, genital warts are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). Some strains of genital HPV can cause genital warts, while others can cause cancer. Vaccines can help protect against certain strains of genital HPV.

  3. How do Contract? • The human papillomavirus (HPV) causes warts. There are more than 40 different strains of HPV that specifically affect the genital area. Genital HPV is spread through sexual contact. In most cases, your immune system kills genital HPV and you never develop signs or symptoms of the infection. • risk-factors Risk factors • The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that at least half of all sexually active people will become infected with genital HPV at some point during their lives. Factors that can increase your risk of becoming infected include: • Having unprotected sex with multiple partners • Having had another sexually transmitted infection • Having sex with a partner whose sexual history you don't know • Becoming sexually active at a young age • complications Complications • Cancer. Cervical cancer has been closely linked with genital HPV infection. Certain types of HPV also are associated with cancer of the vulva, cancer of the anus and cancer of the penis. Human papillomavirus infection doesn't always lead to cancer, but it's still important for women, particularly if you've been infected with higher risk types of HPV, to have regular Pap tests. • Problems during pregnancy. Genital warts may cause problems during pregnancy. Warts could enlarge, making it difficult to urinate. Warts on the vaginal wall may reduce the ability of vaginal tissues to stretch during childbirth. Rarely, a baby born to a mother with genital warts may develop warts in his or her throat. The baby may need surgery to prevent airway obstruction

  4. How do I cure? • Before your appointment you may want to write a list that describes your: • Symptoms. Describe your symptoms and note whether your sexual partner has ever had similar symptoms. • Sexual history. List all recent exposures to possible sources of infection. These may include engaging in unprotected sex or sex with a new partner. • Key medical information. Write down any other conditions you're being treated for and the names of any medications, vitamins or supplements that you're taking. • Creating your list of questions in advance can help you make the most of your time with your doctor. For genital warts, some basic questions to ask your doctor include: • Do I have genital warts? • Are there any other possible causes for my symptoms? • What tests do you recommend? • Should I also be tested for other sexually transmitted infections? • What treatment approach do you recommend, if any? • How soon after I begin treatment can I expect improvement? • Am I contagious? How can I reduce the risk of passing this infection to others? • Should my partner be tested for this condition? • When can I safely resume sexual activity? • How likely am I to experience future outbreaks of genital warts? • Am I at risk of complications related to genital warts? • How often should I be screened for other health conditions related to genital warts? • Are there any brochures or other printed material that I can take home with me? What websites do you recommend visiting? • In addition to the questions that you've prepared to ask your doctor, don't hesitate to ask questions during your appointment at any time that you don't understand something.

  5. Resources • http://www.bing.com/health/article/mayo-129645/Genital-warts?q=genital+warts

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