Genital warts are tiny growths that appear in the genital and anal areas of the body.
Like other warts, genital warts are caused by a virus. Genital warts may be passed from person to person by sexual activity. They are more contagious, or more easily spread, than other warts. Genital warts are usually first seen 1 to 6 months after a person has been infected. It is possible, however, to be infected with the virus without having any visible warts.