Genital warts caused by human papillomavirus (HPV) are small cauliflower-like bumps that appear on the vulva, penis, anus, inside the vagina, mouth, etc.
This virus can be easily transmitted through skin-to-skin contact, so it is very important to take action as soon as genital warts are suspected and to use barrier contraceptive methods for vaginal, anal and oral sex.
Read the full article on: What Is the Human Papillomavirus (HPV)? Types, contagion and vaccines ( 266).
By Elena Santiago Romero M.D. (gynecologist), Marta Barranquero Gómez B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist), Zaira Salvador B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist) and Romina Packan (invitra staff).
Last Update: 09/19/2019
