Genital Warts

Definition

Genital warts is also known as venereal warts. It is highly contagious sexually transmitted disease such as genital warts that may be caused by the human papillomavirus. It consists of fibrous tissue overgrowth from the dermis and thickened epithelial coverings. Also known as venereal warts. HPV, or condylomata acuminata. these growths are one of the most common STDs in the United States. Genital warts may lead to an increased risk of anogenital cancer. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that the disease affects more women than men. In women, the highest incidence is found in those between the ages of 15 and 25.

Causes of Genital Warts

Genital warts may be occur due to infection with one of the more than 30 known strains of HPV and transmitted by sexual contact. HPV incubates from 1 to 6 months before warts erupt.

Symptoms of Genital Warts

The patient's health history may include unprotected sexual contact with a partner with a known infection, a new partner or many partners. Genital warts are usually firm, rough and flesh-colored bumps.

In women, symptoms of Genital Warts include:

• Warts may be found in the vulvar region, inside of the vagina, on the cervix. or on and around the anus.

In men, symptoms of Genital Warts include:

• They may be found on the penile shaft or tip, scrotum, or urethra or around the anus.

In both sexes, symptoms of Genital Warts include:

• Papillomas spread to the perineum and the perianal area. On inspection, you may find warts that begin as tiny red or pink swellings. These warts may grow as large as 4" (10 cm) and may become pedunculated. Multiple swellings have a cauliflower-like appearance.

Most patients report no symptoms, but few complain such as:

• Itching
• Pain
• Mild irritation
• Burning
• Foul smell
• Pain with intercourse
• Increased vaginal discharge or bleeding.

Other complications include possible genital tract dysplasia or cancer. Some neonates may develop laryngeal papillomatosis, which may be fatal if the warts block the neonate's airways.

Treatment of Genital Warts

• For the treatment of Genital Warts, the frequently used therapies include cryosurgery, application of caustic agents, electrocautery, surgical excision, and laser ablation.
• You can also use topical antimetabolites such as S-fluorouracil and podophyllin resin. Because topical interferon has been shown effective. Vacdue preparations show promise in preventing papillomavirus.
• You can also treat warts that grow larger than 1" (2.5 cm) removed by carbon dioxide laser, cryosurgery, electrocautery or fluorouracil cream debridement. In which, conventional surgery may be recommended to remove perianal warts.
• If warts reappear, then patient will have to undergo re-treatment. If she continues to have recurrences despite retreatment, then you should use immune therapy or interferon therapy to treat this disease.