Genital Warts: Stepwise Approach to Cure

Genital warts or venereal warts are the most common sexually-transmitted disease caused by the non-oncogenic human papilomavirus (HPV) [1]. Genital warts are highly contagious and sexual contact should be avoided when genital warts are present. Canadians, especially younger Canadians, perceive genital warts with a fair degree of social stigma and genital warts have a negative impact on their psyche [2]. It is essential to note that there is no single effective cure for genital warts and that recurrence is always a possibility [3,4]. As such, genital warts are associated with a significant burden of illness and costs to the healthcare system [5].