title: [Proven and new methods in the treatment of genital warts].
abstract: Anogenital warts are the most common clinical manifestation of human papillomavirus (HPV) infections. Although easy to recognize, asymptomatic anogenital warts (condylomata acuminata) may be overlooked, leading to unaware transmission to the sexual partner. On the other hand awareness of this sexually transmitted disease (STD) is largely associated with a great psychological and social burden, in men as well as women. Spontaneous regression of genital warts has been observed mostly within 2-5 years; however, persisting condylomata may prove refractory to all current treatment options. Because removal of the warts does not totally eliminate the underlying viral infection, treatment of genital warts can often be of long duration, of varying effectiveness and with high recurrence rates. Without a doubt only the patient's own immune system is capable of clearing HPV infections. Therefore, the solution to one of mankind's oldest health problems will depend on the future acceptability of HPV vaccines.
authors.affiliation: Urologische Klinik, Klinikum Memmingen, Bismarckstraße 23, 87700, Memmingen, Deutschland, Peter.Schneede@klinikum-memmingen.de.
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Schneede
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Waidelich
mesh_terms: D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D003218:Condylomata Acuminata / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D053918:Papillomavirus Vaccines / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D013519:Urogenital Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods*
chemical_list: D053918:Papillomavirus Vaccines
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