Anogenital warts: an update on human papilloma virus, clinical manifestations and treatment strategies

Anogenital warts is a major health problem caused by human papillomavirus？(HPV). To date, more than 200 subtypes of HPV exist.？ Depending on the type of HPV and the immune status of the patient, various clinical forms may appear. The most detected types are HPV 6 and 11 which are responsible for approximately 90% of anogenital warts. High oncogenic strains HPV types 16 and 18 are responsible not only for servical cancer but also other cancers such as vagina, vulva, penis, anus, head and neck.？ ？Besides, anogenital warts impact the individual’s quality of life leading significant psychosocial problems.？ Treatment options for anogenital warts include cytodestructive, ？immune-mediated and surgical therapies.？ Treatment choice depends on the location, number, and size of the warts; patient situation (eg, pregnancy, ability to comply with therapy, immunsuppression); availability of clinical expertise; and patient preferences, cost, and convenience.？ ？This article updates the epidemiological, etiological, clinical features and therapeutic choices in anogenital warts. ？zet