Human Papillomavirus (HPV) or Condyloma acuminata
The Human Papillomavirus also known as HPV is the most common STD, approximately 20 million Americans are infected with HPV. Certain types of HPV can cause warts and is spread through physical contact. Genital warts usually appear as a small bump or groups of bumps in the genital area. They vary in size and shape.
Treatment
Treatment of HPV is very important since some strains can cause penile and cervical cancer. Dr. Michele Green offers private, discrete, and expert genital wart treatment for rectal, penile, and vaginal warts.
Treatment includes topical prescriptions such as Podofilox or electrocaurtery, and laser surgery to destroy the warts.
Prevention of contracting HPV can be achieved via the HPV vaccine. If you are between the ages of 9 and 26, you may be eligible for an HPV vaccine.
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