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Warts: Infections
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Warts are an infection and are contagious. They are spread by being manipulated. If they bleed, which they can easily do if they're scratched, the infection can be spread in the blood.
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Genital warts are confined to the genital area; vagina, anus, penis and scrotum. They are growths or bumps of the skin. They may be raised or flat, single or multiple, small or large, They might be clumped together forming a cauliflower-like shape. Occasionally they are virtually invisible to the naked eye. The HPV virus can ... live on the surface of the skin without causing a wart. This is known as a 'subclinical' HPV infection.
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Genital warts are the most difficult to treat. They can be removed, but the viral infection itself cannot be cured. Often, because the warts are so small,more than one treatment may be needed. The virus continues to live in the deeper skin, which is why warts often return after they have been removed. Strong chemicals may be applied as well as surgical excision with or without electrocautery.
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"Investigations of catechins have shown wide-ranging effects on mechanisms where HPV infection progresses to genital warts," stated Warner K. Huh, M.D., Associate Professor, Division of Gynecologic Oncology, University of Alabama at Birmingham. "Veregen(TM) has been shown to be efficacious and generally well tolerated in patients with genital warts. There was ... a relatively low rate of recurrence."
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Condoms might reduce the risk for HPV-associated diseases (e.g., genital warts and cervical cancer). Consistent condom use ... may reduce the risk for genital HPV (18). HPV infection can occur in areas that are not covered or protected by a condom (e.g., scrotum, vulva, or perianus).
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In October 2006, a vaccine against the strains of HPV that cause genital warts was released in Europe. It's hoped that this will lead to a dramatic reduction in the incidence of HPV and genital warts. This will help reduce the incidence of cervical cancer, which is related to HPV infection.
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