Genital warts(i.e., condyloma acuminatum) are caused by human papillomavirus (HPV) infection of the epidermis, especially types 6 and 11 (seeChapter 54) (Fig. 50.1). Among adolescents and adults, anogenital wart
In reproductive system disease: Genital warts Genital warts, also called condyloma acuminata, are caused by human papillomavirus, which is related to the virus that produces common warts. The wart begins as a pinhead-sized swelling that enlarges and becomes pedunculated; the mature wart is often ...
The most common clinical manifestation of HPV infection of the genital tract is condyloma acuminatum, or genital warts. These warts usually are caused by infection with HPV-6 and HPV-11 and occasionally HPV-16. They generally are multiple; exophytic; pink, purplish, or gray; and papular or pe...
Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is not a specific STD. Rather, it is a complication that can develop from various diseases, particularly gonorrhea and chlamydia. In PID, bacteria spread to the uterus and female reproductive tract. Infertility may result if the condition is not treated right awa...
Genital Warts (HPV) You don't have to have sex to get an STD. Skin-to-skin contact is enough to spread HPV, the virus family that causes genital warts. Some types cause warts and are usually harmless, but others may lead to cervical or anal cancer. Vaccines can protect against some ...
Genital warts caused by non-oncogenic HPVs (often referred to as 'low-risk' (LR) HPVs) can be removed by surgery or treated with bi- and trichloroacetic acid, cryotherapy or other treatments [23]. HPV vaccination There are currently three licensed vaccines: a bivalent vaccine (CervarixⓇ)...
(HPV16 is the most oncogenic of the high-risk HPVs). The low-risk HPVs (of which the HPV6 and HPV11) are generally associated with genital warts. Finally, the cutaneous HPVs cause common and plantar warts [95]. HPV DNA from both high-risk and low-risk viruses has been identified ...
(HPV16 is the most oncogenic of the high-risk HPVs). The low-risk HPVs (of which the HPV6 and HPV11) are generally associated with genital warts. Finally, the cutaneous HPVs cause common and plantar warts [95]. HPV DNA from both high-risk and low-risk viruses has been identified ...
Genital rashes have many different causes, ranging from jock itch and vaginal yeast infections to sexually transmitted infections (STIs) caused by bacteria, viruses, and parasites.12 Depending on the underlying cause, a genital rash can look like a single sore, itchy red bumps, or widespread inf...
Of the three schistosomes of most medical significance, the majority of FGS is caused by S. haematobium but in Brazil, for example, FGS has been shown to be caused by Schistosoma mansoni (Chaves and Palitot, 1964, Coelho et al., 1979, Poggensee et al., 2001, Downs et al., 2011, ...