Management of anogenital warts

Abstract

Patients often present to GPs with intimate problems that they find embarrassing. GPs need to be comfortable dealing with a vast array of sexual health problems and know when to refer to specialist genitourinary medicine (GUM) physicians. Anogenital warts are common, with approximately 130 000 cases treated annually in GUM clinics throughout the UK. However, for patients who do not wish to attend GUM services, or when these are not easily accessible, a basic knowledge of current guidance is essential to ensure that patients can be effectively managed in primary care.