HPV Genital Warts

Question 1

Causative agents of genital warts for Human Papillomavirus Infection

Answer 1

• Viruses without having any warts

- Still risking serious consequences.

Question 2

Signs and Symptoms for warts on Human Papillomavirus Infection

Answer 2

• Outgrowths of tissue on the genitals
• In females: occur on the vulva and in and around the vagina
• In males: can occur in or on the penis and the scrotum
• In both sexes, warts can appear on the anus and the skin around the groin.

Question 3

Signs and Symptoms for warts- Human Papillomavirus Infection

Answer 3

• Appearance of warts
• Viruses can infect the cervix
• Could be silent

Question 4

Epidemiology for Human Papillomavirus Infection

Answer 4

• Cervical cancers are caused by HPV
• Mouth and throat cancers are linked with HPV (oral sex)
• 4,000 women die each year in the U.S. from cervical cancer

Question 5

Cause for Genital Warts

Answer 5

Human papillomavirus

Question 6

Portal of entry for Genital Warts

Answer 6

• Mucous membrane
• Skin of the genitalia
• Direct contact

Question 7

Incubation period for Genital Warts

Answer 7

3-4 months

Question 8

Susceptibility for Genital Warts

Answer 8

Sexually active individuals

Question 9

Diagnosis for Genital Warts

Answer 9

Visual inspection