Genital warts, or condyloma acuminate, are caused by infection with the human papillomavirus (HPV), which typically has over 40 different strains, through direct contact with the mucous membranes of the skin of a person who carries them, such as through sexual contact or from mother to child during natural childbirth. However, the virus is preventable by getting the HPV vaccine. Genital warts are curable, but HPV remains in the body for life. Typically, genital warts are viral infections that thrive in humid conditions, causing lesions or abnormal tissue. Genital warts are rough, crest-like polyps on the genitals, groin, or anus, causing itching, burning, or discharge. Genital warts are sexually transmitted diseases (STI) caused by infection with the wart-causing HPV virus. Where genital warts are commonly found?.
