American family physician
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Genital warts affect 1% of the sexually active U. S. population and are commonly seen in primary care. Human papillomavirus types 6 and 11 are responsible for most genital warts. ⋯ Surgical treatments include excision, cryotherapy, and electrosurgery. The quadrivalent human papillomavirus vaccine is active against virus subtypes that cause genital warts in men and women. Additionally, male circumcision may be effective in decreasing the transmission of human immunodeficiency virus, human papillomavirus, and herpes simplex virus.