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Q: Which of the following is INCORRECT regarding genital warts (condyloma acuminata)? 1. It is usually single. 2. It is related to HPV Types 6 and 11. 3. It can be transmitted sexually. 4. It can involve vagina and anus.

It is usually single.. ***It is usually single.*** - **Genital warts (condyloma acuminata)** caused by Human Papillomavirus (HPV) are typically **multiple lesions**, not single. - They often appear as **clusters** or "cauliflower-like" growths in the anogenital region. *It can involve vagina and anus.* - **Genital warts** can indeed involve the **vagina, anus, vulva, penis, perineum, and cervix**, as these are common areas of HPV infection. - The type of sexual activity influences the location of the lesions. *It is related to HPV Types 6 and 11.* - **HPV types 6 and 11** are indeed the most common causes of **genital warts**, accounting for approximately 90% of cases. - These are considered **low-risk HPV types** because they are rarely associated with cancer. *It can be transmitted sexually.* - **Genital warts** are a classic example of a **sexually transmitted infection (STI)**. - Transmission occurs through **skin-to-skin contact** during sexual activity. [Practice more Dermatology PYQs on OnCourse]

Question

Which of the following is INCORRECT regarding genital warts (condyloma acuminata)?

1. It is usually single.
2. It is related to HPV Types 6 and 11.
3. It can be transmitted sexually.
4. It can involve vagina and anus.

Accepted Answer

It is usually single.

Answer

It can involve vagina and anus.

Answer

It is related to HPV Types 6 and 11.

Answer

It can be transmitted sexually.

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