1. Human papillomavirus (HPV) is one of the most common causes of sexually transmitted disease (STD) in the world. True False
2. Usually, genital warts do not have visible symptoms. True False
3. Genital warts are spread by sexual contact with an infected partner and are very contagious. True False
4. Approximately two-thirds of people who have sexual contact with a partner with genital warts will develop warts, usually within three months of contact. True False
5. In women, the warts occur on the outside and inside of the vagina, on the cervix (the opening to the uterus), or around the anus. True False
6. In men, genital warts are less common. True False
7. If present in men, they are seen on the tip of the penis; however, they also may be found on the shaft of the penis, on the scrotum, or around the anus. True False
8. Genital warts seldom occur in clusters. True False
9. The warts can be very tiny or can spread into large masses on genital tissues. True False
10. Left untreated, genital warts never disappear. True False
11. Sometimes, genital warts develop a fleshy, small raised growth with a cauliflower-like appearance. True False
12. Because there is no way to predict whether the warts will grow or disappear, people who suspect that they have genital warts should be examined and treated. True False
13. Depending on size and location, genital warts are treated in different ways. True False
14. Although treatments can eliminate the warts, none eradicate the virus and warts often reappear after treatment. True False
15. Small warts can be removed by cryosurgery (freezing), electrocautery (burning), or laser treatment. True False
16. Low-risk papilloma viruses cause warts but not cervical cancer. True False
17. High-risk viruses cause cervical cancer and also are associated with vulvar cancer, anal cancer, and cancer of the penis (a rare cancer). True False
18. The only way to prevent HPV infection is to avoid direct contact with the virus, which is transmitted by skin-to-skin contact. True False
19. If warts are visible in the genital area, sexual contact should be avoided until the warts are treated. True False
20. Using a latex condom during sexual intercourse may provide some protection. True False
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Sources(s): National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Readability: Flesch-Kincaide Grade Level: 9.9 Reading Ease: 49.9