1. Human papillomavirus (HPV) is one of the most common causes of sexually transmitted disease (STD) in the world.
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False

2. Usually, genital warts do not have visible symptoms.
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False

3. Genital warts are spread by sexual contact with an infected partner and are very contagious.
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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.
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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.
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False

6. In men, genital warts are less common.
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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.
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False

8. Genital warts seldom occur in clusters.
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False

9. The warts can be very tiny or can spread into large masses on genital tissues.
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False

10. Left untreated, genital warts never disappear.
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False

11. Sometimes, genital warts develop a fleshy, small raised growth with a cauliflower-like appearance.
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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.
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False

13. Depending on size and location, genital warts are treated in different ways.
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False

14. Although treatments can eliminate the warts, none eradicate the virus and warts often reappear after treatment.
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False

15. Small warts can be removed by cryosurgery (freezing), electrocautery (burning), or laser treatment.
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False

16. Low-risk papilloma viruses cause warts but not cervical cancer.
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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).
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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.
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False

19. If warts are visible in the genital area, sexual contact should be avoided until the warts are treated.
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False

20. Using a latex condom during sexual intercourse may provide some protection.
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False

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