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Genital warts are a very common type of sexually-transmittedinfection (STI) that cause small painless lumps near the genitals. They are caused by thehuman papillomavirus (HPV). Not everyone who becomes infected with HPV develops visible warts. Genital warts can be removed with medication or simple procedures performed by your doctor. There is now a vaccination available that can protect against some of the most common strains of HPV that lead to genital warts.
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Human papillomavirus
A virus with many subtypes that cause warts, including common warts of the hands and feet, and genital warts. Some strains of HPV cause cervical cancer.
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Infection
Entry into the body of microorganisms that can reproduce and cause disease.
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Sexually-transmitted infection
A viral or bacterial infection contracted through sexual intercourse or genital contact. Such an infection can lead to development of diseases su