Genital Warts

Caused by a virus, currently there is no cure, however, treatments are available to remove the warts.

Transferred from one person to another by skin touching skin.

Symptoms include:

• Cauliflower-shaped lumps on the genitals or anus.
• Can appear internally on the cervix or inside the vagina.
• May be itchy but not painful.
• Warts will develop 1-3 months after infection.

Virus is extremely common, someone can have the virus and never produce a wart but still pass the virus to others.

Other minor skin disorders often mistaken for warts.

An examination by a doctor or nurse will identify active warts. (See Sexual Health Services.)

Treatments are available to remove warts but may occur again in the future.

No long-term complications.

Unfortunately, condoms will not always prevent this virus being transmitted, but will protect against other, more serious viruses, such as, HIV.