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… Transmitted Infections Series What is HPV infection? HPV is one of the most common … The virus is most commonly found on the genitals and anus. It is found less often on … types of HPV cause most cases of genital warts, which are flat or cauliflower-like …
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… Condition Basics What are genital warts? Genital warts are skin growths in the … warts are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). Over 100 types of HPV have been found. …
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… a week. For assistance, call 8-1-1 . What are HPV vaccines? The HPV vaccines protect against … throat, penis, vagina and vulva as well as genital warts. There are 2 HPV vaccines available in …
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… that you can talk to your doctor about them. Warts: Should I Treat Warts? 1 Get the Facts 2 … wart or a plantar wart. It is not about genital warts. Key points to remember Warts … by some types of the human papillomavirus (HPV) . Warts form when the virus infects the …
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… Overview Cryotherapy (cryosurgery) destroys genital warts by freezing them. A doctor applies a … Why It Is Done Cryotherapy may be done when genital warts are visible, growing in a small …
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… Surgery Overview Visible genital warts on the penis or vagina or around the … It Works Surgery often works well to treat genital warts. Most of the time it removes …
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… Overview A laser can be used to destroy genital warts . Laser surgery may be done in a … Overview A laser can be used to destroy genital warts . Laser surgery may be done in a …
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… Surgery Overview Electrocautery removes genital warts on the penis, vulva, or around the anus … . … Surgery Overview Electrocautery removes genital warts on the penis, vulva, or around …
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… low-voltage electrified wire loop to remove genital warts by heating the margin of the area to be … low-voltage electrified wire loop to remove genital warts by heating the margin of the …
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… Future you will thank you The HPV vaccine is offered to all B.C. students in … can cause cervical cancer, other cancers, and genital warts. Get the details Common questions Image …