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Genital warts are growths in the genital area that are caused by the sexually transmitted human papillomavirus (HPV).HPV causes the formation of benign growths on the skin and mucous membranes. There are hundreds of varieties of this virus; types 6 and 11 are responsible for the formation of genital warts.

Steps

1. 1 Take the necessary precautions. Avoid unprotected sex and relationships with multiple partners. Genital warts are highly contagious and can easily spread from one person to another. When a person is sexually active, he runs the risk of getting this virus. The risk is higher among people who have multiple partners and who have sex without proper contraception.
2. 2 Remember that a person can be a carrier of the virus without having obvious symptoms. Even if a person does not show symptoms of genital warts, they can still transmit the virus to their partner. It is imperative that you understand the severity of the virus and be confident in your partner's loyalty.
3. 3 Understand how this virus is transmitted. It is most commonly transmitted through direct skin contact with an infected person. This can happen through vaginal, oral, or anal sex. Even the slightest touch on the affected area can transmit the virus from one person to another. This explains the fact that condoms cannot prevent the transmission of this virus because they are in direct contact with the skin of both people and create friction during use. Thus, the virus can still penetrate the skin and infect a person.
4. 4 Be especially careful if you have a weak immune system. A weakened immune system makes a person more prone to contracting HPV and other viruses. Viruses prefer warm breeding grounds, and if your immune system is not strong enough to fight the virus, you will be more likely to catch it.
5. 5 Avoid oral sex. Although not very common, the virus can be transmitted by oral route. The virus can pass from the mouth down into a person's throat after oral sex.
6. 6 Protect yourself during intercourse. Unprotected sex puts people at greater risk of infection because direct skin contact is almost inevitable. The more skin contact you have with an infected person, the greater your risk of getting sick (even when using condoms).
7. 7 Seek medical attention as early as possible to avoid spreading the infection to other people. Regardless of the type of intercourse, it is important to always be responsible for your health and that of your sexual partner, especially because genital warts are the most common type of HPV. This virus will harm you not only now but also in the future.