Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)

What Are The Symptoms of HPV?

Updated: August 7, 2007

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This patient is experiencing an outbreak of genital warts caused by the human papilloma virus (HPV).

Photo Courtesy of the CDC/Dr. Wiesner

Question: What Are The Symptoms of HPV?

Answer:

Genital Warts/Condyloma:
- soft growths in the genital area (see image)
  - single or multiple
  - white or flesh colored
  - small or large
  - raised or flat
  - may be cauliflower shaped
- Symptoms may appear after weeks, months, or not at all.
Cancer (Cervical/Anal/Penile):
- No early symptoms.
- Usually detected by screening exam (Pap smear)