Cervical infection with the wart virus does not cause a visible wart but is associated with an increased risk for developing cervical cancer.
Diagnosis is made by clinical examination.
Cervical infection may be detected by Pap smear. The disease is usually transmitted by genital or anal intercourse but warts may take months to develop after the infection has been acquired. Infectious period Unknown, but probably at least as long as a visible wart exists. Control of spread Use of condoms or dental dams is effective in reducing the transmission of genital warts. Female sexual partners of males with genital warts should be examined for evidence of warts including having a Pap smear.