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4/20/2013

Genital warts - how long do they take to develop


There are more than 100 different forms of HPV, though only about 40 actually can be transmitted to the genital region and thus can cause genital warts. Genital warts, as stated, is the most common sexually transmitted disease in the world, affecting nearly half of the sexually active population. In addition to being unsightly, HPV has been linked to certain forms of cancer, including cervical cancer in women. Potential affected genital areas in men and women are the skin of the penis, the vulva, anus, rectum, cervix and vagina. Most people who are infected with HPV have no clue they carry the virus.

In women, genital warts can grow on the vulva, the walls of the vagina, the area between the external genitals and the anus, and the cervix. In men, they may occur on the tip or shaft of the penis, the scrotum, or the anus. Genital warts can also develop in the mouth or throat of a person who has had oral sexual contact with an infected person.

The signs and symptoms of genital warts include:
· Small, flesh-colored or gray swellings in your genital area
· Several warts close together that take on a cauliflower shape
· Itching or discomfort in your genital area
· Bleeding with intercourse

Although the majority of people infected with HPV never show any signs, some people will begin to start showing symptoms as little as 2 weeks after infection. Often, for those who do become symptomatic, genital warts will appear within several weeks or even several months after the initial infection. These symptoms can persist for up to 2 years before the body's immune system can tackle the virus, eliminating symptoms. Women with persistent cases of HPV, which do not clear after 2 years, are at high risk for developing cervical cancer.

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