Abstract
Genital warts, scientifically known as Condylomata acuminate, are the consequences of Human Papilloma Virus (HPV), probably one of the most occurring sexually transmitted infections. Human Papilloma Virus is non enveloped dsDNA virus and its predilection site are epithelium of genital organs. It belongs to the viral family Papoviridae, which replicates in the basal layer of genital epithelium
Highlights
Genital warts, scientifically known as condylomata acuminate, are the consequences of Human Papilloma Virus (HPV), probably one of the most occurring sexually transmitted infections
Warts are visible on external genitalia in the form of skin tags and lesions
Genital warts typically appear as flesh colored lesions on external genitalia and appear as small bumps on penis, scrotum, vulva, vagina, anus, pubic and perianal area, these may be flat or verrucous on the keratinized skin
Summary
Livestock Research & Development Station, Paharpur, Dera Ismail Khan, Pakistan *Corresponding author: Arsalan Khan, Livestock Research & Development Station, Paharpur, Dera Ismail Khan, Pakistan. Genital Warts, Etiology, Signs, Treatment and Prevention. Am J Biomed Sci & Res. 2019 - 5(4).
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