Genital Warts in Men & Women 2009

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Genital Warts OVERVIEW

Genital warts, which are also known as “venereal warts”, are one of the most prevalent sexually transmitted diseases in the world. In fact, based on the studies by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDCP), there are at least 20 million people in the US who are carrying human papillomavirus (HPV), the virus responsible for genital warts. Moreover, the studies show that in the US, around 6 million cases of genital warts are diagnosed annually. Genital warts can happen in both men and women.

The virus causes outbreaks of tiny, flesh-colored, cauliflower-shaped lesions that may appear raised or flat. These warts usually develop in the genital and anal regions of both males and females. They may also form in the mouth and throat area in persons who have engaged in oral sex with an infected partner.

Genital warts may be a sexually transmitted disease, but the virus that causes it does not require the exchange of bodily fluids during intercourse for it to be passed on to another person. HPV is spread through direct contact with the skin of an infected person. This means that genital warts can be transmitted not only through vaginal and anal sex, but also through oral sex and during foreplay. The virus can be spread without penetration.