VENEREAL WARTS Meaning and
Definition
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Venereal warts, also known as genital warts or condyloma acuminata, are a type of sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by certain strains of the human papillomavirus (HPV). These warts typically affect the genital area and can appear as small, flesh-colored or grayish bumps that may resemble cauliflower or have a wart-like appearance.
Venereal warts are highly contagious and can be transmitted through sexual activity, including vaginal, anal, or oral sex. They can be passed from one person to another even if the infected individual does not display any visible warts. It is important to note that using condoms does not completely prevent the transmission of venereal warts, as the virus can be located in areas not covered by them.
The HPV strains responsible for venereal warts are not the same as those that cause cervical cancer. However, certain high-risk HPV strains that cause genital warts can potentially lead to the development of cancer in some cases.
Venereal warts are often painless but can cause discomfort, itching, or bleeding, especially if scratched or irritated. Treatment options for venereal warts include topical medications, cryotherapy (freezing the warts off), electrocautery (burning the warts off), or surgical removal. However, even after successful treatment, the virus may remain dormant in the body and reappear at a later time. Regular medical check-ups and safe sexual practices are recommended to prevent the transmission and recurrence of venereal warts.
Common Misspellings for VENEREAL WARTS
- venereeal wart
- cenereal warts
- benereal warts
- genereal warts
- fenereal warts
- vwnereal warts
- vsnereal warts
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- vebereal warts
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Etymology of VENEREAL WARTS
The term Venereal Warts is no longer commonly used in medical terminology. However, the word venereal originates from the Latin word venereus, which refers to sexual desire or sexual activity. It is derived from the name of the Roman goddess of love, Venus. The term warts refers to a type of skin growth caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). Hence, venereal warts used to refer to genital warts, a sexually transmitted infection caused by certain strains of HPV that affects the genital area. Nowadays, the more current and specific term used is genital warts.
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