{"id":980,"date":"2023-11-23T16:49:49","date_gmt":"2023-11-23T16:49:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dtyrovolas.gr\/genital-warts\/"},"modified":"2024-01-16T10:00:46","modified_gmt":"2024-01-16T10:00:46","slug":"genital-warts","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/dtyrovolas.gr\/en\/genital-warts\/","title":{"rendered":"Genital Warts"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Genital warts are the most common reason for a visit to the Sexually Transmitted Disease Clinic.<\/p>\n

Warts are caused by viruses and generally take about three months to develop from the time of infection.<\/p>\n

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What are warts?<\/em><\/p>\n

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Genital warts are small non-cancerous abnormalities on the skin of the genital area that give the sensation of a hard, irregular lump before their appearance.<\/p>\n

They are usually more than one. They can appear anywhere in the genital region, even in the rectum, even if there is no anal contact.<\/p>\n

Genital warts are caused by the virus, medically known as HPV (Human Papillomavirus).<\/p>\n

There are many subtypes of this virus, but only a few can cause genital warts.<\/p>\n

It is estimated that over half of the active sexually active population of men and women has been exposed to the virus, but only a small percentage will develop visible warts.<\/p>\n

The virus equally affects both men and women.<\/p>\n

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How are they transmitted?<\/em><\/p>\n

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Genital warts are sexually transmitted from an infected person to another through very close contact.<\/p>\n

It is not necessary to have complete sexual intercourse for the transmission of these, as close contact with the genital area is sufficient for their transmission.<\/p>\n

Genital warts cannot be contracted from toilets or swimming pools.<\/p>\n

Common warts on the hands, feet, or face (common warts) are caused by different types of viruses and are challenging to transmit to the genital organs.<\/p>\n

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How long do they take to appear?<\/em><\/p>\n

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They can appear within two weeks of infection up to a few years, but they usually appear in 3 to 12 days.<\/p>\n

Some people become carriers after being infected with HPV without having any symptoms warts but they can transmit the virus to their sexual partners and they develop warts.<\/p>\n

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What are the symptoms?<\/p>\n

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They are small mole-like lesions of various sizes that appear around the genital area. It can cause stinging, itching and bleeding.<\/p>\n

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How can they get rid of genital warts?<\/em><\/p>\n

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In some cases, genital warts may disappear on their own without treatment, but it is impossible to predict this.<\/p>\n

Therefore, individuals who develop genital warts should seek medical assistance immediately, as visible warts are more infectious to the skin.<\/p>\n

Additionally, the sooner a genital wart is treated, the better the response to treatment.<\/p>\n

Even when genital warts disappear, the virus often remains in the skin, and warts may reappear.<\/p>\n

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What treatment is recommended?<\/em><\/p>\n

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There are many treatments available for warts, including lasers, cauterization, cryocoagulation, surgical removal, immune enhancement, ointments, etc.<\/p>\n

Each has its indication.<\/p>\n

What problems do warts cause?<\/em><\/p>\n

Some subtypes of HPV are associated with malignancies in the cervix, vagina and if they are different types they often coexist with warts.<\/p>\n

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What instructions should one follow:<\/em><\/p>\n

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