| How is it passed on? |
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Through unprotected sex.
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| Symptoms |
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Small bumps or warts around the penis or vagina. They can also be found inside the vagina.
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| What are the long term effects? |
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The virus that causes warts has been linked to cervical cancer (cancer of the neck of the womb).
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| Can you get rid of it? |
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Warts can be difficult to get rid of. Lotions can be used or sometimes the wart has to burnt or frozen off.
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