Genital warts are a cosmetic nuisance. They are caused by low-risk human papillomavirus
types, have no oncogenic potential and are not linked to cervical cancer. However, they …

Genital human papillomavirus (HPV) infection is the most common sexually transmitted
disease. Each year 1 million new cases of genital warts are diagnosed, two thirds of which …

The primary goal of treatment for external genital warts (EGWs) is to eradicate visible lesions
and address symptoms that may accompany them, but it does not address the underlying …

Genital warts caused by human papillomavirus infection are encountered commonly in
primary care. Evidence guiding treatment selection is limited, but treatment guidelines …

External genital warts, also known as condylomata acuminata, are extremely common, with
between 500,000 to one million new cases diagnosed each year in the United States alone …

Genital warts affect 1% of the sexually active US population and are commonly seen in
primary care. Human papillomavirus types 6 and 11 are responsible for most genital warts …

Objective To summarize and determine the appropriate use for the new and old
management tools for genital warts. Sources of information The following databases were …

Genital warts are one of the most commonly reported sexually transmitted diseases
worldwide. A variety of treatment options are available but few have been assessed in large …

Genital warts are usually asymptomatic, and rarely cause discomfort. Once the patient is
aware of them the main symptom is their cosmetic appearance and resultant psychological …

1Departments of Family Medicine and 2Obstetrics and Gynecology, Louisiana State
University Health Sciences CenterVShreveport, Shreveport, LA, and 3Department of …