What are genital warts? Genital warts (condyloma) are small, fleshy growths that are found on the skin in the genital region. Most warts are painless, and many people don’t realize they have them. Occasionally, they spread and enlarge, looking like very tiny cauliflowers. The … [Read more...] about HPV and Genital Warts
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HPV Testing – Is It for Me?
What is HPV? HPV, human papillomavirus, is an infection that is passed from one person to another through direct skin-to-skin contact. When genital skin (on the penis, scrotum, vulva [area near the opening to the vagina] and near the anus [rectal opening]) is involved, the … [Read more...] about HPV Testing – Is It for Me?
What Women Should Know about HPV and Cervical Health
Human Papillomavirus and Cervical Health Each year 13,000 women are diagnosed with cervical cancer in the United States. In most cases cervical cancer can be prevented through early detection and treatment of abnormal cell changes that occur in the cervix years before cervical … [Read more...] about What Women Should Know about HPV and Cervical Health
Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Infection
What You Need To Know About HPV Infection Genital HPV infection is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) that is caused by human papillomavirus (HPV). Human papillomavirus is the name of a group of viruses that includes more than 100 different strains or types. More … [Read more...] about Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Infection
Merck is Holding The Gardasil Hammer
And genital warts in young men, looks like an issue they can nail According to Merck, their HPV vaccine, Gardasil has proved 90% effective in preventing the uncomfortable affliction known as genital warts in men. They plan to present the results of a recent study at a European … [Read more...] about Merck is Holding The Gardasil Hammer