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Overview
Genital warts are sexually transmitted infections (STIs) that appear as warts (soft growths or bumps) around the genitals and rectum.
They are caused by low-risk strains of the human papillomavirus (HPV). The warts are usually small and skin-coloured but noticeable. Anyone…
Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a common sexually transmitted infection affecting different body parts. A virus causes HPV, but it is not just one virus. There are more than 100 forms of the virus, and some are deadlier than others.
Some strains of HPV cause warts on the face, feet, hands, etc., and about 30 HPV can affect the genitals, including the cervix, penis and scrotum, vulva, vagina, and the…