In the subject of sexually transmitted diseases, one particularly important aspect that should be paid attention to is the link between genital warts and cancer. The fact is that genital warts are not really cancerous just like all other types of warts you can have on other body parts, but the danger lies in the [...]
Treatment of Genital Warts
Over 30 papers have been published so far regarding the application of podophyllotoxin for the treatment of genital warts. Many reviews have appeared on this subject. Genital warts (Condyloma accuminata) are a kind of sexually transmitted disease (STD) caused by human papillomavirus (HPV). The application of highly purified podophyllotoxin cured almost all [...]
Genital warts in women can appear on the labia, inside the vagina, and on the cervix (opening to the uterus), as well as
around the anal area. In men they generally appear on the head or shaft of the penis, and sometimes on the scrotum or around the anus. The warts start as pink, tan, or [...]
Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
Another virus that is sexually transmitted is the human papillomavirus (HPV), which causes genital warts, also called condylomata acuminala. These genital warts may occur in the urogenital, perineal, or anal areas, and may be either external or internal. The population at risk seems to be teenage girls or young women in their twenties. In [...]
Genital HPV and Pregnancy
Genital human papillomavirus (HPV) is a common STI that usually has no symptoms, though it may cause genital warts. In most cases, the virus clears up on its own, though it may persist for life. (F-IPV includes more than 100 different strains, over a third of which infect the genital tract. Some strains [...]
Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection
Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection is the most common sexually transmitted viral infection of the lower genital tract. There are many subtypes of this virus, and infections by different varieties lead to disparate clinical conditions. These include genital warts (condylomata acuminata), sub-clinical infection, abnormal growth of epithelial cells (intraepithelial neoplasia), and/or carcinoma of the [...]
HUMAN PAPILLOMAVIRUS
The human papillornavirus (HPV), also known as genital warts, has more than 100 strains, some of which are harmless; others are transmitted through sexual contact. Genital warts are most often caused by subtypes six or 11 of HPV. Other high-risk HPV subtypes are associated with cervical cancer. They typically present as multiple lesions on [...]
Genital Warts – Human Papilloma Virus (HPV)
Genital warts are a common sexually transmitted disease and account for approximately 5 percent of all sexually transmitted disease clinic visits. The warts are caused by human papillomavirus. which is strongly associated with cervical dysplasia and genital cancers. Genital human papillomavirus infections can also be passed to newborns who [...]
Being diagnosed with genital warts can be tough, especially when you don’t know much about it. And since it is associated with the incurable human papilloma virus, or HPV, it seems even more threatening. Fortunately, genital warts can be treated and you can have your normal life back afterwards. The big challenge, however, lies in [...]
Genital warts are subjects spoken in hushed tones, or even more accurately, not spoken about at all unless a health professional mentions it. The warts are a manifestation of the sexually transmitted disease called human papilloma virus or HPV, which has been associated with several cervical cancer cases as well as other cancer types that [...]
