Genital+Warts+1

=**Genital Warts**= -Growths on the genital and anus area -caused by the human papilloma virus -Most are caused by type 6 and type 11 HPV -Genital warts can be contracted by skin-to-skin contact both when warts are visible and are not visible -Usually it is spread by vaginal, anal, or oral sex



Flesh colored soft bumps on skin May look like cauliflower Clusters in large masses Usuaully painless, may itch
 * //Symptoms://**

Genital warts on women usually appear on the vulva, cervix, vagina, groin and the anus. On men, genital warts can occur on the scrotum, groin, anus and penis. Genital warts can be internally on these areas, or externally.
 * //Where it affects//**

-You can get a HPV vaccine which prevents HPV that causes 90% of all cases -abstinence -use a condom during anal and vaginal sex -during oral sex, you can use condoms, Sheer Glyde dams, dental dams, or plastic wrap to reduce risk of getting genital warts -smoking may cause genital warts, so stop smoking -consult a doctor is you think you have genital warts
 * //Prevention//**

You can not always see the warts, so if you think there is a chance you have it, it is best to get tested by a doctor. The doctor might put and acetic acid on the designated area. This acid will turn the warts white so you can view them easier. However, this acid may also turn white for a yeast infection, psoriasis, lichen planus, or normal bumps in the genital area. Also, the doctor may give you a colposcopy. This uses a special microscope to look more closely and accurately at the genital area and look for symptoms of genital warts.
 * //Diagnostics//**

**//Treatment://**
There are a few procedures you may go through with to treat genital warts.
 * The first treatment is Aldara. This is a cream that raises your immune systems’ chance to get rid of the genital warts by itself. Side effects may cause skin pain and irritation
 * Another treatment is Condylox. This is a gel that works specifically to destroy the lumps. It can only be used externally, never internally. The drug burns off the warts, which is said to be very painful. Trichloroacetic acid is another chemical that burns off the warts, but must be put on by a physician.
 * The most effective treatment is said to be Wartrol. It penetrates the skin to completely remove the genital wart. It does not use any dangerous chemicals like other treatments may use, and also does not cause any burning, itching, irritation or pain. After about 6 days the infection is basically gone, but it must be used for about 6 months to be positive the wart will not return.

500,000 to 1 million people get genital warts each year About 1% of sexually active adults have genital warts at one time
 * //Statistics://**


 * //Questions://**
 * 1) True/False: A condom can prevent genital warts
 * 2) HPV can cause(?__) -small bumps or groups of bumps in the genital area, can be small or large, raised or flat__
 * 3) __The cases of Genital Warts have(__?) in the last 10 years:
 * 4) Doubled
 * 5) Tripled
 * 6) Decreased
 * 7) Stayed the same