Important Information on Genital Warts

Genital warts are a Sexually Transmitted Disease which, as a virus, once caught, never leaves the human body. This doesn’t necessarily mean that you will continuously be covered in genital warts. It does mean however, that you will be prone to break out in warts at any given time, and that you will be a carrier of the virus that causes genital warts.

There is no treatment that will cure genital warts by removing the virus, but if warts are present, they can be removed in a number of ways.

The best way to prevent genital warts is to use a condom or have a monogamous relationship with a partner who is not infected. It is much easier to prevent transmission of the virus than to deal with the virus after you have caught it.

Treatment for genital warts begins with a diagnosis by your doctor. The warts are highly contagious, so if you see warts you should immediately take precautions so that you don’t spread them. This includes immediately notifying your partner.

Many times, the virus that causes the warts may remain in the body and lie dormant. There may be no warts visible but the virus may still be present.