Sexual Health | HPV infection, including HPV related neoplasia | Anogenital Warts

Anogenital Warts
Session Overview
Description
This session details the natural history, diagnosis and management of anogenital warts.

Learning Objectives
By the end of this session you will be able to:

• Recall the aetiology and transmission of anogenital warts in adults
• Recognise varying presentations of anogenital warts
• Discuss key complications
• Identify principles in diagnosis and management
• State available treatment regimens and compare their use in different scenarios
• Detail the advice to patients and the management of sexual partner(s) of affected individuals

Prerequisites
Before commencing this session you should:

• Module 01/Sexual History
• Module 01/Male Genital Examination
• Module 01/Examination in a Female
• Module 05/Genital Lumps
• Module 05/Differential Diagnosis

This session covers the aetiology, clinical presentation and management of anogenital warts and their potential complications. Available treatment regimens are described and their comparative use discussed. Patient advice and the health promotion principles needed for the effective management of anogenital warts are addressed.