What are the early signs of genital warts, and when should you seek medical assessment in Europe?

Genital warts explained: HPV infection, early symptoms, appearance, transmission, and clinical evaluation.

In this episode, we outline how genital warts present in the early stages and how they are assessed during an online consultation in the EU.

You’ll learn:

• What causes genital warts (human papillomavirus – HPV)

• How early lesions typically look: small flesh-coloured bumps, flat or cauliflower-like growths

• Common locations in men and women

• Differences between genital warts and other genital skin conditions

• When itching, bleeding, or rapid growth requires in-person examination

• How sexual history and risk factors are assessed

• Situations where treatme ...