Condyloma Acuminatum

Condyloma Acuminatum

Genital Warts

Highly contagious and sexually transmitted, soft, skin-colored, fleshy warts can be pin-head papules

or cauliflower-like masses that are caused by the human papilloma virus. On the vulva, perianal area,

vaginal walls, cervix, or on the shaft of the penis, warts can be raised clusters and obviously wart-like, or so small they only become recognizable after application of 5% acetic acid (vinegar) for tenso small they only become recognizable after application of 5% acetic acid (vinegar) for ten

minutes. Lesions must be distinguished from condylomata lata caused by syphilis. Diagnosis of syphilis is based on a positive serologic test or discovery of Treponema pallidum on darkfield examination.

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