Genital warts, also known as *** warts, are a common sexually transmitted disease caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). Its clinical manifestations are varied, and the typical genital warts lesions are cauliflower-shaped, papillary, or cockscomb-shaped growths, which can be skin colored, pale red or dark brown in color, and the surface of the lesion is rough and easy to bleed. It mostly occurs around *** and will**.
Genital warts usually require a number of tests to ensure an accurate diagnosis.
White acetate test:Doctors apply acetic acid to the lesion, and if the lesion turns white after applying acetic acid, genital warts are more likely.
HPV-DNA Test:It is also a commonly used laboratory test to help doctors diagnose genital warts by detecting the presence of HPV virus in the lesion area.
In addition to clinical manifestations and laboratory tests, doctors combine the patient'sMedical history, physical examination findingsand laboratory results for a comprehensive analysis to rule out the possibility of other diseases, and finally confirm the diagnosis of genital warts.
Patients maintain an optimistic attitude during the period, actively cooperate with the doctor's advice, and maintain good lifestyle habits to promote the disease.