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Understanding Genital Warts - Symptoms
What Are the Symptoms?
The symptoms of genital warts include:
- Painless, flesh-colored or grayish-white growths on the outside or inside of the vagina, around the cervix, or around the anus, scrotum, or penis that may develop a cauliflower-like appearance.
- Growths in these areas that are itchy or mildly sore.
Call Your Doctor If:
You develop any of these symptoms; although genital warts are harmless, they are contagious and require medical treatment.
WebMD Medical Reference
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Daniel Perlman, MD on July 02, 2007
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