title: Modern management of external genital warts.
abstract: External genital warts are a significant health problem particularly for young adults. This review summarizes the current literature on epidemiology, transmission, diagnosis, and treatment. Efficacy of all treatments is less than optimal, and multiple therapies may be necessary for complete resolution. Data on a new patient-applied therapy are presented. New vaccine therapy for prevention of infection should reduce the incidence of disease.
authors.affiliation: Department of Family Medicine, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport, Shreveport, LA 71130, USA. EMayea@lsuhsc.edu
authors.forename: Edward John
authors.initials: EJ
authors.lastname: Mayeaux
authors.forename: Charles
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Dunton
mesh_terms: D000276:Adjuvants, Immunologic / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000634:Aminoquinolines / Q000627:therapeutic use; D028241:Camellia sinensis; D002392:Catechin / Q000031:analogs & derivatives / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003218:Condylomata Acuminata / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000276:immunology / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000628:therapy*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D000077271:Imiquimod; D007641:Keratolytic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D008517:Phytotherapy; D011034:Podophyllotoxin / Q000627:therapeutic use
chemical_list: D000276:Adjuvants, Immunologic; D000634:Aminoquinolines; D007641:Keratolytic Agents; C527126:green tea extract polyphenone E; D002392:Catechin; D011034:Podophyllotoxin; D000077271:Imiquimod