Genital Warts and the Human Papilloma Virus

A virus called human papilloma virus causes genital warts. This highly contagious disease and does not have any cure. It is sexually transmitted and affects the genital areas of both men and women. The disease is more common with women than men. The disease causes flat of lumpy growths in the genital areas including the penis, vagina, anus, cervix, etc. many are unaware of the problem at first because the virus sometimes shows itself after along time. The virus has the capability to stay latent for a long time and then make itself visible.

The picture of genital warts is very unpleasant and disgusting. Anybody suffering from this disease must consult a doctor and get proper medical help. Without looking at the picture of the genital warts, the doctor cannot diagnose the problem. The problem may not be genital warts but some other disease with similar symptoms.

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