Genital Warts

Question 1

genital warts

Answer 1

• HPV strains 6 and 11
• benign, multiple growths -> specific (looks like cauliflower)
• lesions can appear pharyngeally
• transient (once you have it, you’re stuck with it)

Question 2

transmission

Answer 2

contact (genital or anorectal)

Question 3

incubation period

Answer 3

1.5-8 months

Question 4

manifestations

Answer 4

asympt

Question 5

treatment

Answer 5

• no cure
• remove warts
• drugs
  ~topical preparations that are cytotoxic, antimitotic or
  cytostatic to cells of lesion, NOT virus
  ~cryotherapy -> use cold temp or liquid nitrogen
• monitor for cervical CA (type 16 & 18) d/t increased risk
  ~monitor through PAP smears