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[Anogenital warts-An update].

David Chromy^1,2, Steffi Silling³, Ulrike Wieland³

¹Universitätsklinik für Dermatologie, Medizinische Universität Wien, Wien, Österreich. david.chromy@meduniwien.ac.at.

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|December 18, 2023

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Anogenital warts, primarily caused by human papillomavirus (HPV) types 6 and 11, affect 1% of the sexually active population. Vaccination before first HPV exposure is key for primary prevention of these common warts and related diseases.

Keywords:

Condylomata acuminata Immunosuppression Papillomavirus infections Primary prevention Vaccination

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Dermatology
Infectious Diseases
Oncology

Context:

Anogenital warts are the most common human papillomavirus (HPV)-related disease, affecting approximately 1% of the sexually active population.
HPV types 6 and 11 are the predominant causative agents.
While often diagnosed clinically, histopathology is valuable for specific cases like Buschke-Lowenstein tumors.

Purpose:

To provide an overview of anogenital warts, including their etiology, diagnosis, and current treatment modalities.
To highlight the importance of considering underlying immunological control in HPV infections.
To emphasize screening for HPV-associated dysplasia in specific populations, such as immunosuppressed individuals.

Summary:

Current treatments for anogenital warts include surgical and immunomodulatory approaches, each with distinct benefits and drawbacks.
Anogenital warts can indicate compromised immunological control of HPV, necessitating careful monitoring.
Primary prevention through HPV vaccination in both genders before sexual debut is a highly effective strategy to reduce disease prevalence.

Impact:

Effective management and prevention strategies are crucial for reducing the burden of anogenital warts.
Early detection and screening for associated dysplasia, particularly in immunocompromised patients, can improve outcomes.
Widespread HPV vaccination holds significant potential for drastically lowering the incidence of anogenital warts and other HPV-related conditions.