Risk Factors of Human Papillomavirus
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In most cases, your body's immune system defeats an HPV infection before it creates warts. When warts do appear, they vary in appearance depending on which variety of HPV is involved: Genital warts. These appear as flat lesions, small cauliflower-like bumps or tiny stem-like protrusions. In women, genital warts appear mostly on the vulva but can also occur near the anus, on the cervix or in the vagina. In men, genital warts appear on the penis and scrotum or around the anus. Genital warts rarely cause discomfort or pain, though they may itch. Common warts. Common warts appear as rough, raised bumps and usually occur on the hands, fingers or elbows. In most cases, common warts are simply unsightly, but they can also be painful or susceptible to injury or bleeding.
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This video covers human papillomavirus and the warts it can cause. It describes how the immune system often defeats an HPV infection before warts appear, and how genital warts and common warts vary in appearance and location.
Key points
- Notes the immune system defeats an HPV infection before it creates warts in most cases
- Describes genital warts as flat lesions, small cauliflower-like bumps or tiny stem-like protrusions
- Notes where genital warts appear in women and in men, as described
- Describes common warts as rough, raised bumps usually on the hands, fingers or elbows
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This video presents “Risk Factors of Human Papillomavirus” — In most cases, your body's immune system defeats an HPV infection before it creates warts. When warts do appear, they vary in appearance depending on which variety of HPV is involved: Genital warts. These appear as flat lesions, small. Whether you are preparing for a procedure, studying the technique, or learning how a condition is assessed, the recording shows the process as it is performed in practice.
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