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reproductive system
venereal warts
diagnoses

definition and etiology

definition:
Warts that are transmitted sexually. Also termed "condylomata acuminata" or "genital warts".

etiology:
The associated microorganism is human papilloma virus (HPV). Others, more rare, are caused by syphilis (condyloma latum).

signs and symptoms

signs and symptoms:
• cutaneous warts which may be pink, elongated, pointed, cauliflower shaped, soft, and often pruritic;

lab findings:
• vinegar application to wart aids diagnosis
• culture and biotyping

course and prognosis

Incubation period of 1-6 months. May be self-limiting or very aggressive, especially in pregnancy. Exposure to warts during birth may lead to future laryngeal papilloma in young children. HPV has been associated with squamous cell carcinoma of the cervix. It is usually asymptomatic in males.

differential diagnosis

• ordinary warts
• molluscum contagiosum
• sebaceous cyst
• herpes simplex


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