What can be done to prevent the spread of venereal warts?
There are a number of ways to prevent the spread of venereal warts:
- limit your number of sex partners;
- use a male or female condom**;
- carefully wash genitals after sexual relations;
- if you think you are infected, avoid sexual contact and visit your local STD clinic, a hospital or your doctor;
- notify all sexual contacts immediately so they can obtain examination and treatment.
** Remember that use of condoms may prevent the virus from coming in contact with susceptible skin areas. However, since HPV can infect the scrotum and vulva, transmission can occur outside condom-covered
