What is Genital Warts NYC New York NY


A small bump on the genitals caused by a common sexually transmitted infection.
Very common
More than 3 million US cases per year
Spreads by sexual contact
Can't be cured, but treatment may help
Usually self-diagnosable
Lab tests or imaging rarely required
Genital warts are a common sexually transmitted infection caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV).
Vaccines can protect against many genital-wart-causing strains of HPV.
Genital warts can be treated with prescription medication applied directly to the warts or can be surgically removed.