Diseases and Conditions
Genital warts
Overview
Symptoms
Causes
Risk factors
Complications
Prevention
Diagnosis
Treatment
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Causes
The human papillomavirus (HPV) causes warts. There are more than 40 strains of HPV that affect the genital area.
Genital warts are almost always spread through sexual contact. Your warts don't have to be visible for you to spread the infection to your sexual partner.
