Genital warts and molluscum contagiosum

Genital warts (condylomata acuminata) and molluscum contagiosum have a significant sexual mode of transmission. They are considered "minor," nonreportable sexually transmitted diseases. As with most lesions, the differential diagnosis must exclude other malignant and nonmalignant diseases. The etiology, diagnosis, management, and epidemiology of both diseases are presented separately.