Thursday, November 23, 2006

Planter Wart - What Are Genital Warts ?

Genital warts are skin growths. They can appear as tiny white blisters or in cauliflower shaped clusters. Men, typically are infected; on the shaft of the penis, groin areas, scrotum and around the anal area. Women's infections, generally appear on the cervix, the outside of the vagina, groin and anal areas. You can find some examples at this link:
Genital Wart Images

Genital warts are a sexually transmittd disease,(STD) spread through sexual activity. You become infected with the human papilloma virus (HPV). The genital wart viruses are different than the ones that cause planter warts and the other wart varieties. Once infected with genital warts, they usually spread, and can rapidly, if you have a weakened immune system or are diabetic.
Genital warts can appear anywhere from three weeks to several years after the sexual contact. The virus can lie dormant in your system for years. The genital warts can disappear after afew months, with or wothout treatment.

More on the causes of genital warts next...
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