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Genital Warts (HPV)
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Is the disease viral, bacterial, fungal, worm or protozoan? | Viral |
| What is the genus species name of the causative agent? | Human Papillomavirus |
| How is it transmitted? How does a person get the infection? | Unprotected sex; STD |
| What are the general signs and symptoms of an infected person? What body systems/organs are involved? | virus invades internal and external genitals, especially the vagina and the head of the penis. Infections appear in the cervix, urethra, and anal skin |
| Are there any toxins or factors that increase the virulence of the pathogen? | No |
| How is the agent commonly identified? How is confirmation of agent made? | warts are easily identified, but a biopsy and histological exam, or pap smear |
| How does each bacterial pathogen stain for gram, endospore, capsule, acid fast? What shape does each bacteria have? | |
| Which viruses are DNA or RNA viruses? Which are enveloped or non-enveloped? | DNA |
| Are there any special (classic) signs or symptoms that characterize the disease/infection? | warts |
| Is there a treatment or cure available? What are the most common antibiotics given? | direct chemical application, physical removal (cauterization, freezing, laser surgery), or immunotherapy with interferon |
| Is there a vaccine available? | Yes, gardasil and cervarix |
| How can transmission be prevented? | Safe sex and vaccinations |