Genital warts are soft wart-like growths on the genitals caused
by a viral skin disease. Genital warts are a type of sexually
transmitted disease (STD), also called a sexually transmitted
infection (STI). Condylomata acuminata; Penile warts; Human
papilloma virus (HPV); Venereal warts; Condyloma Causes,
incidence, and risk factors HPV infection around the genitals is
common, although most people have no symptoms. Even if you do
NOT have symptoms, however, you must be treated to avoid
complications and spreading the condition to others. There are
more than 70 different types of HPV. Several types are
associated with genital warts. Other types are associated with
common or flat warts elsewhere on the skin. Some types have been
found to cause cancer of the cervix and vulva. HPV grows well in
the moist genital area. Warts on the outer genitals are easily
recognized. They are raised, flesh-colored lesions that may
occur singly or in clusters. Left untreated, warts may rapidly
enlarge, taking on a "cauliflower-like