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What is genital wart?
A genital wart may be a small flesh colored bump or a tiny cauliflower lookalike bump in the genital region. These warts may occur in and around the genital organ of men or women.

What are the causes of genital wart?
A virus known as human papilloma virus causes it. The other name of genital wart is condyloma.

Why people suffer from genital wart?
Genital wart is a sexually transmitted disease. So, anybody indulging in sexual activity and the resultant skin contact spreads the disease.

Is genital wart detection easy?
It is painless growth in and around the sex organs. So, it may not be easy to detect them. Special tests are conducted to detect HPV.

Is presence of genital warts worrisome?
The location of the presence of genital wart is the important factor. In case women, genital wart on the cervix is a matter of concern. Pop smears regularly are advised for them.

What a person diagnosed with genital wart should do?
A person diagnosed with genital wart should follow religiously the following:
He should see the doctor regularly and follow the line of treatment advised properly.
Any change of lifestyle advised should also be followed strictly.
If any pregnant woman diagnosed with genital wart should be extra careful with her medical checkup and treatment schedule as their condition may adversely affect the unborn child.

What is the usual treatment of genital wart?
Cold liquid chemicals may remove the warts. Repeated application may be required to get the warts fully removed. Patients who are HIV positive need to take a different approach since their warts will increase in number and size rapidly.

Do genital warts have recurrence after treatment?
Even if the warts have gone, the virus remains and so the possibilities of virus spreading to others.

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