Genital warts (condyloma acuminata) are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV) and are the most frequently diagnosed viral sexually transmitted infection in the UK. This article aims to provide an overview of the natural history of HPV, the clinical presentation and management of genital warts and an overview of the national HPV vaccination programme.
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