Detection of human papillomavirus DNA in the urogenital tracts of men with anogenital warts

Article Abstract:

Some men may harbor human papillomavirus (HPV) in their urethra. Infections caused by HPV are sexually transmitted and cause anogenital warts in both men and women. Samples of wart tissue, urethral tissue and urine from 116 men with anogenital warts were analyzed for HPV DNA. HPV DNA was found in 97% of the specimens of wart tissue and 22% of the specimens of urethral tissue. Seven percent of the urine samples contained HPV DNA. HPV types six, 11, 16, 18, 31 and 33 were detected in both the specimens of wart tissue and of urethral tissue. HPV types 6 and 11 were detected most often in both wart tissue and urethral tissue. Men with a urethral infection caused by HPV types 6 and 11 were more likely to have warts infected with HPV types 6 and 11 located near the opening of their urethra. This association was not found for urethral infections caused by other types of HPV.

Health aspects, Causes of, Papillomaviruses, Papillomavirus, Condyloma acuminatum, Genital warts, Men

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Physical and psychological effects of anogenital warts on female patients

Article Abstract:

Women suffering from anogenital warts may experience different physical and psychological changes. Anogenital warts are caused by human papillomavirus (HPV) and are often difficult to treat. A study compared different physical and psychological factors among 82 women suffering from anogenital warts before and after treatment. Fifty-two percent of the women experienced tenderness and 39% experienced localized pain before treatment. Other symptoms included abnormal discharge, abnormal bleeding and pain during intercourse. Fewer women experienced these types of symptoms after treatment. Some of the women experienced anxiety about developing cancer or about ever being cured after completing treatment. Patients were less calm and less socially oriented both before and after treatment, compared to 58 women who were not suffering from anogenital warts.

Psychological aspects, Women, Papillomavirus infections, Papilloma, Papillomas

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