Genital warts or condyloma acuminata (CA) are sexually transmitted diseases caused by human papilloma virus. Though CA is a benign lesion, the association of HPV types with anogenital cancer makes them a significant concern. Genital warts are highly contagious sexually transmitted disease that commonly affects both men and women. Risk factors for condyloma acuminata and HPV infection include: Multiple sexual partners Early age of sexual activity Oral contraceptives Smoking Virology Human papillomavirus is a double-stranded DNA virus with established oncogenic potential.
The viral gene products inhibit tumour suppressor proteins like p53 and retinoblastoma protein and activate cellular factors like transforming growth factor. The infected cells can, therefore undergo neoplastic transformation. Condyloma acuminata(CA) are benign lesions of the epidermal layer of ano- genital region. The…
