Genital Warts Flashcards
1
Q
genital warts virus
A
HPV (strains 6 & 11)
2
Q
genital warts
A
benign, multiple growths
pt usually asympt and transient (lasts short time)
3
Q
incubation period
A
1.5-8 months
4
Q
how does it spread
A
genital or anorectal (based on type of sexual contact)
must make skin-to-skin contact w/ warts for virus to spread
5
Q
Tx
A
remove warts
- topical drugs
- Sx
- Cryotherapy
monitor for CA (strain 16 & 18 of HPV)
6
Q
what topical drugs used
A
antimitotic or cytostatic drugs
7
Q
antimitotic or cytostatic drugs
A
Prevents viral cells from dividing or cytotoxic drugs that are toxic to cells
8
Q
cryotherapy
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use cold temp or liquid nitrogen to remove warts
