Are genital warts caused by HPV contagious

Yes, genital warts caused by HPV are contagious. Genital warts are one of sexually transmitted diseases with high contagion. A person will get genital warts if he or she has a sexual relationship with infected partner.

Genital warts are flesh-colored or gray growths found in the genital are and anal region in both men and women. Genital warts are sometimes referred to as condyloma acuminate or venereal warts. The warts are caused by the human papillomavirus. Infection with genital warts may not be obvious. It is common in people aged of 17-33 years. Genital warts are highly contagious. There is around a 60% risk of getting the infection from a single sexual contact with someone who has genital warts.

In children younger than three years of age, genital warts are thought to be transmitted by nonsexual methods such as direct manual contact. Nevertheless, the presence of genital warts in children should raise the suspicion for sexual abuse.

When it comes to the treatment, there are various options for genital warts including

1. Watch and wait. Sometimes the cell changes -- called cervical dysplasia,     precancerous cell changes, or cervical intraepithelial neoplasia -- will heal on their own.

2. Cryotherapy. This involves freezing the abnormal cells with liquid nitrogen.

3. Conization. This procedure, also known as a cone biopsy, removes the abnormal a     reas.

4. Laser treatment

The doctor may recommend medicines which remove warts at home. Keyouwang is such a kind of home solution. Learn more about how it works.