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Click here to view next page of this article Genital Warts and Human Papilloma VirusHPV is the most common tumor of the vulva. The incubation period varies from weeks to months. Clinical evaluation of genital warts Condyloma acuminata lesions appear as rough, verrucous papillomas on the genitalia . Enlargement often occurs during pregnancy. No practical screening tests for subclinical infection exist. Pap smear diagnosis of HPV does not correlate well with detection of HPV DNA. Treatment of genital warts and perianal wartsCryosurgery with liquid nitrogen or cryoprobe is more effective. Podophyllin 25% in of benzoin may be applied and washed off 4 hours later. Two or 3 applications, 1 week apart, may be needed. Podophyllin should not be used on the vagina or cervix; it is contraindicated in 25% in of benzoin may be applied and washed off 4 hours later. Two or 3 applications, 1 week apart, may be needed. Podophyllin should not be used on the vagina or cervix; it is contraindicated. Podofilox 0.5% ( Condylox) solution for self-treatment: Apply twice daily for 3 days followed by 4 days of no therapy. Surgical excision and electrocoagulation or laser. Large, bulky or extensive lesions
Recurrence rates are high (25% within 3 months). No therapy has been proven to eradicate HPV. Partner referral for genital warts Annual Pap smears are recommended for partners. The use of condoms may reduce transmission solution for self-treatment: Apply twice daily for 3 days followed by 4 days of no therapy.Surgical excision and electrocoagulation or laser Large, bulky or extensive lesions
Recurrence rates are high (25% within 3 months). No therapy has been proven to eradicate HPV.
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