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Everything You Wanted To Know About Genital WartWhat Are Genital Warts?Genital warts are also known as Condyloma, Condylomata acuminate, or venereal warts and are mainly transmitted via sexual contact. Highly contagious in nature, genital warts are caused by the human papilloma virus (HPV). Genital warts spread through direct skin-to-skin contact either during oral, anal, or genital sex with a person who is already infected with HPV.Genital warts are usually flat with a stem like extension or can be shaped like cauliflowers (in clusters) and are typically visible on the genitals such as vagina (inside and outside), penis tip, or shaft or around the rectum area in both sexes. In men, the symptoms of genital warts are less pronounced. In some rare cases, genital warts can also develop inside the mouth or throat of a person who may have had oral sex with an infected partner. This infection tends to be more common in people who are in their 20s. How Can I Get Them?You may get genital warts if you have oral, anal or genital sex with a genital warts infected person. Sometimes, though very rare, children as well as adults may get infected indirectly. For ex: through the use common clothes or towels that have been used by a person infected with genital warts virus.What Are The Early Signs Of A Genital Warts Infection?Unlike many other infections, genital warts take time to become visible. They can be seen as early as within 2-4 weeks after being infected or they may take months to become visible. Genital warts can be itchy, though they don’t hurt. They can either appear on their own or in clusters leading to redness and soreness around the area infected.It is hard to detect when the genital warts are flat in appearance. Moreover, they remain invisible to the naked human eye. However, the burning and itching sensation ensures that their presence is realized and doctor’s help is taken. How Do I Know If I Am At Risk?You will know if you are at risk of being infected by genital warts if you:
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