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101a Sexually Transmitted Infections Series What is HPV infection? HPV is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections (STIs). It is a family of over 100 types of viruses that can infect …
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… warts are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). Over 100 types of HPV have been … genital contact with someone who has the virus. The virus can be spread to or from the … takes a sample of tissue from a wart for testing. How are genital warts treated? There …
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… nitrogen, around the warts to freeze them. You may have a mild or moderate burning … occurs in 1 to 3 weeks. After treatment, you may have: Irritation, soreness, or mild … to avoid sexual contact until the treated area heals. Why It Is Done Cryotherapy may be …
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Surgery Overview A laser can be used to destroy genital warts . Laser surgery may be done in a doctor's office or clinic, a hospital, or an outpatient surgery centre. Local or general anesthetic may …
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… to normal activities within 1 to 3 days after LEEP. Avoid sexual intercourse until the … to normal activities within 1 to 3 days after LEEP. Avoid sexual intercourse until the …
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… months or years. If warts spread or cause pain, or if you don't like the way they look, … top layer of your skin and causes your skin cells to grow very fast. Warts can spread when … If you have diabetes, peripheral arterial disease, a weakened immune system , or a major …
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… are warts? Warts are skin growths caused by a virus. Warts can grow anywhere on the body. … by direct contact with a human papillomavirus (HPV) . You can infect yourself again by … moist surfaces where the wart virus may be alive. Wear shower shoes when using public …
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… Overview It's common to have minor vaginal problems from time to time. These problems can … A young child with unusual vaginal symptoms should be checked by the doctor to find the … a condition such as diabetes, HIV, cancer, or heart disease, you may need to pay closer …
