Following is a list of causes or underlying conditions (see also Misdiagnosis of underlying causes of Genital warts) that could possibly cause Genital warts includes:
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The follow list shows some of the possible medical causes of Genital warts that are listed by the Diseases Database:
Source: Diseases DatabaseConditions listing Genital warts as a symptom may also be potential underlying causes of Genital warts. Our database lists the following as having Genital warts as a symptom of that condition:
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Infection with one of the more than 70 known strains of HPV causes genital warts, which are transmitted through sexual contact. The warts grow rapidly in the presence of heavy perspiration, poor hygiene, or pregnancy and commonly accompany other genital infections.
Source: Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition), 2005
Warts are caused by infection with the human papillomavirus, a group of ether-resistant, deoxyribonucleic acid-containing papovaviruses. Mode of transmission is probably through direct contact, but autoinoculation is possible.
Although their incidence is highest in children and young adults, warts may occur at any age.
Source: Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition), 2005
Source: The 5-Minute Pediatric Consult, 2008
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