Genital Warts Flashcards
1
Q
Which HPV are responsible for genital warts?
A
6 and 11
2
Q
Median incubation period?
A
3 months
3
Q
Median detectability in skin
A
1 year
4
Q
When is it most infectious?
A
When they have visible warts
5
Q
Risk factors
A
Multiple sexual partners
OCP, pregnancy, immunocompromised, DM
6
Q
Symptoms
A
Mostly asymptomatic
Vulval lesions - painless and slow growing
Local skin irritation- pruritis and burning
Catch on clothing
Superficial dyspanuria
Physiological distress
7
Q
Investigations
A
Atypical lesion –> biopsy
Last smear >3 years –> C smear
8
Q
Management
A
Aim is to destroy visible warts
Medical:
Podophyllin paint - apply weekly (high recurrence - 50-60%)
Trichloroacetic acid
Physical:
Cryotherapy
Laser therapy/electrocautary
Advise:
Contact tracing
Wear condoms with new sexual partners
