What is genital warts (HPV)? ===================== Genital wart disease is an infectious disease, the main cause of which is a type of DNA virus called HPV or **human papilloma**. HPV virus is transmitted due to contact and friction with genital warts created in the genital areas of women or men. This usually happens through sexual contact. In rare cases, in barbershops where hygiene is not observed. The virus can also be transmitted by using devices that have direct contact with the genital area, for example during waxing and laser. Genital warts is a contagious sexually transmitted disease caused by a virus called HPV. This disease is one of the most common sexually transmitted diseases. Infection with this virus causes genital warts and eventually cervical cancer. Genital warts affect the moist areas of the genital tract. In many cases, they are so small that they may not be seen with the naked eye. The most dangerous types of this virus cause cervical cancer (the fourth most common cancer in women of all ages and the second most common cancer in women aged 15-44). With the change of patterns and sexual habits of people in today's societies, unfortunately, the age of this disease has decreased a lot and has reached the limit of 12 years. The prevalence of this disease is the same in men and women, and between the ages of 12 and 35, when people are usually sexually active. The probability of contracting this disease increases greatly. The best way to prevent this disease, Gardasil or genital warts is a vaccine that prevents cervical cancer in addition to the HPV virus. The difference between genital warts and common warts All appendages that appear on the body as a result of this infection are caused by the HPV virus. No other factor is known to cause warts. This virus has different types and each type shows a different behavior. Some types of this virus only cause common warts on the hands and soles of the feet and other parts of the body. And they usually disappear after 18 to 24 months without medical treatment. But genital warts are types of the HPV virus that grow on the genital area and anus. And if a person has oral sex with a person infected with the virus, the possibility of developing this infection It is present in the mouth, lips, tongue and throat. Also, genital warts can cause infections and deadly diseases such as types of cancer, including: Cervical and vaginal cancer in women, if normal warts do not pose such a risk. #### **HPV test and pap smear test are performed in Dr. Nasim Khorrami's office.** #### **And the samples are sent to Parse laboratory.**