About Condyloma Acuminatum
Condyloma Acuminatum is also known as Genital warts. Condyloma Acuminatum is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) and can be very detrimental to the sexual health of a human being. This sexually transmitted disease can occur both externally as well as internally, in men as well as women. Externally, it appears on the genitalia and in the anal region, whereas internally, it can appear in the cervix or upper vagina, and the urethra of men. Typically, it is a lesion which is pinkish in color and is a little raised. The symptoms of Condyloma Acuminatum is quite varied, as at times it shows no symptoms whatsoever, and at times cause burning, itching, urination on a frequent basis or pain during the act of sexual intercourse.
Risks and causes of Condyloma Acuminatum
The growths of Condyloma Acuminatum resemble cauliflower, and appears close to the genitals or on the genitals. The primary cause of the appearance of these warts is human papillomavirus or HPV. Throughout the world, HPV is responsible for different types of STDs. Like a tip of an iceberg, the visible wart is just a tiny fragment of the virus that stations itself in the uro-genital regions, under the skin.
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Being a sexually transmitted disease, it has high risk associated with it. It is extremely contagious, can easily infect the partner of an infected human being. More often than not, within the period of three months of sexual contact, Condyloma Acuminatum appears. Though there are quite a few areas that need to be explored to understand the exact cause of the spread of the virus, doctors have come up with the observation that the warmness and moistness of genital region is very conducive to the growth of Genital warts. The effect of the disease can accelerate during pregnancy and also in patients who have weak immune system. The HPV virus is responsible for cancers of the anus, vagina, penis and vulva. This disease can also be transmitted from the mother to the newborn, via the birth canal which is infected.
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Prevention and Treatment of Condyloma Acuminatum
Being alert and careful during sexual acts can be very effective, and a medical check up STDs or STIs would also help. Some of the prescribed medicines for the treatment of Condyloma Acuminatum include Condylox, Podocon-25 and Podofin. However, pregnant women should avoid these as they might be responsible for causing birth defects. Surgical treatments can also be reverted to.
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