STD
Genital warts are a sexually transmitted disease (STD) caused
by the human papillomavirus (HPV).
Genital
warts are the most common sexually transmitted disease (STD)
in North America and Europe. Most patients with genital
warts areunder 35 years old and is the most common reason
for someone to attend a sexual health clinic. Although they
look similar, HPV is not the virus that causes warts on your
fingers and hands. STD genital warts are extremely contagious
and should be treated as soon as possible. In the USA, an estimated
2.3 million sexually active Americans have STD genital warts,
which is increasing by 7% each year, but there are estimates
that show there are as many as 5 million new cases actually
transmitted each year!
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Not
everyone infected with HPV will develop STD genital warts. Some
will be infected with a strain that does not produce warts,
or they will remain asymptomatic (i.e. no warts will appear)
even though the virus is present in their skin. If you have
sexual intercourse with someone with the HPV there is a 2 in
3 chance you have contracted the virus. If you have unfortunately
contracted the virus then there is a 50% change you will develop
genital warts.
STD
Warts usually contracted by having sex with an infected partner.
Even just close genital contact is enough to spread the condition.
STD genital warts are normally painless but may be itchy, although
they may become painful during sexual intercourse depending
on the location of the warts.
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