Genital warts are infectious lesions caused by HPV (human papilloma viruses). There are more than 200 types of these viruses. Only a few of them cause infection in the anogenital region. Genital warts in the anogenital area are called condylomas. The HPV types that cause genital warts are most commonly transmitted through sexual intercourse.

Some studies have shown that 80% of sexually active people have one or more anogenital HPV infections. Not everyone who is infected has warts and therefore does not know they have HPV, but they are contagious. The chance of recurrence of the disease is about 30%.

The most important feature is that some types of HPV can be associated with cervical cancer in women. Prolonged infection with cancer-causing HPV types is the cause of cervical cancer. Almost all cervical cancers contain DNA from one or more high-risk HPV types. Every sexually active woman should have regular smear tests, as there is a risk of HPV infection even in women whose partners do not have warts. Not all women who contract PPV will develop cervical cancer, but if left untreated for a long time risk çok artar.

GENITAL HERPES TREATMENT

Treatment is decided according to the number, size and extent of the lesion. In treated genital warts, only the wart disappears and the HPV infection in the skin may persist. Studies show that the HPV virus completely disappears from the body in an average of 2 years.

TREATMENT OPTIONS

-Cryotherapy (liquid nitrogen therapy) is the most commonly preferred

-Electrocautery

-Laser

-Acid treatments

-Various creams

VACCINE

HPV vaccines are against the most important oncogenic types. The ideal time for HPV vaccination is before sexual contact, i.e. before exposure to HPV, but it is now also recommended for other age groups. Because protection against oncogenic types is important for everyone. Consult your doctor for genital wart diagnosis, treatment, follow-up and vaccination without delay.