Genital Warts (HPV Infection): Genital warts (HPV) are growths in the genital area of both men and women. Genital warts are contagious and are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). Symptoms of genital warts may be none, to painless bumps, itching, and/or a discharge. There is no single effective cure for genital warts. Treatments and medication may decrease the size of the warts or temporarily remove them.
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Pap Smear Test A Pap smear test can detect certain viral infections that are known to cause cervical cancer. There are few risks during a Pap smear procedure. Types of abnormal Pap test results include atypical squamous cells; atypical grandular cells; endocervical adenocarcinoma in situ; low-grade squamous intraepithelial lesion; high-grade squamous intraepithelial lesion. Pap smear is recommended even for women in menopause or who are postmenopausal.
Expert Views and News
- HPV Vaccine Uptake Low Despite Need for Action
- FDA Expands Gardasil to Cover Adults to Age 45
- Top HPV-Associated Cancer Is Now Oropharyngeal
- Catch-up HPV Vaccination Effective for Women
- Half of US Men Have Penile HPV
- 42% of US Adults Infected with Genital HPV
- HPV Test for Primary Cervical Cancer Screening
- Could the HPV Test Replace the Pap Test?
- Voluntary Recall of Gardasil HPV Vaccine
- HPV Vaccine Helping Lower HPV Infection in Teens
- HPV Vaccine Not Linked to Promiscuity in Girls
- Study: HPV Vaccine Doesn't Encourage Risky Sexual Activity
- Males 11-21 Should Get Gardasil HPV Vaccine
- Survey: Younger Doctors More Skeptical of Vaccines
- Guidelines Suggest Less Frequent Screening for Cervical Cancer
- Vaccines for Teens: Still Room for Improvement
- Doctors Ignore Guidelines, Order Annual Pap Test
- HPV Vaccine Stops Throat Cancer?
- HPV Vaccine: Early Evidence of Impact
- FDA Approves New HPV Test
- Late Doses of HPV Vaccine May Still Be Effective
- Genital HPV in Men
- HPV Shot Prevents Genital Warts in Boys and Men
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