GENITAL WARTS
GENITAL warts are small fleshy growth,bumps or skin changes that appear on or around the Genital or anal areas.
They are very common sexually transmitted infection after chlamydia.
Genital warts are as a result of viral skin infection caused by the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV).They are usually painless and don't pose a very serious threat to your health, But they are unpleasant to looking at and therefore causes psychological distress.
MODES OF TRANSMISSION
Genital warts can be transmitted during vaginal or anal sex and also through sharing sex toys; But you do not need to have penetrative sex to pass the Virus on because the HPV is spread by skin-skin contact.
It can take months or even years for the warts to develop after infection with the HPV, So if you're in relationship and you get genital warts,it does not necessarily mean your partner is having sex with other people.
HPV is most likely to be transmitted to others when warts are present, Although it is still possible to pass the Virus on before the warts develop.
Condoms do not provide a complete protection because it is possible for the skin around your genital area not covered by the condom to become infected.
MODE OF TREATMENT
If you're diagnosed with warts it is advisable to see a health professional for treatment, it is possible to have more than one STIs at a time and advisable to go for check up at the nearest health centre.
The treatment of warts depends on how many warts you have and where they're found. Several treatment are available such as liquids or creams and freezing the warts.
Do not use the warts creams that are available in the over the counter because they are designed to only treats warts on the hands or feet. If you're diagnosed with warts it is advisable not to have sex including anal and oral sex until your warts have fully healed this will help prevent you passing the infection on to others. It will also help speed up your recovering.
Always remember FOHA:Your health first
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