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Genital Warts: Causes and symptoms

 
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There are about 80 types of human papillomavirus. Genital warts are caused by HPV types 1, 2, 6, 11, 16, and 18. HPV is transmitted by sexual contact. The incubation period varies from one to six months.

The symptoms include bleeding, pain, and odor as well as the visible warts.

— Rebecca J. Frey



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