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Genital warts (HPV)

Genital warts are a sexually transmitted caused by certain types of human papillomavirus (HPV). They may be flat or project out from the surface of the skin, and their color may vary; brownish, white, pale yellow, pinkish-red, or gray. There may be a few individual warts or several, either in a cluster or merged together to look cauliflower-shaped. They can be itchy and feel burning. Usually they cause few symptoms, but can occasionally be painful. Typically they appear one to eight months following exposure. Warts are the most easily recognized symptom of genital HPV infection.

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Symptoms — what it feels like

·Small bumps in skin of genital area, varying sizes and shapes but typically protrude out, burning, itch

Causes — why it happens

·HPV types 6 and 11

How it's found

·Based on symptoms, can be confirmed by

Prevention

·HPV vaccine, condoms

Treatment

·Medications, cryotherapy,

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