Chapter 24, Problem 3CT

Summary Introduction

To determine:

The possible reason for the attitude of some physicians who are reluctant to choose laser surgery to remove genital warts and suggest solutions.

Introduction:

The warts are generally harmless growth of epithelia on “face, hands, feet, elbows, knees or genitalia” and it is caused by human papilloma viruses (HPV’s). During sexual intercourse, the HSV invade the skin or the mucous membranes of penis, vagina or anus.