Caused primarily by HPV types 6 and 11, genital warts are diagnosed visually and often cause significant psychological distress. This episode deconstructs the ASHM guidelines, comparing patient-applied treatments like topically applied podophyllotoxin paint and imiquimod cream with clinician-initiated cryotherapy. Learn critical counselling pearls: explaining that treatment is cosmetic, not curative, recommending HPV vaccination, and advising patients to avoid shaving or waxing to prevent autoinoculation. We also demystify exam traps, including why contact tracing is not recommended and why normal vaginal delivery is safe during pregnancy.
Pro Tip: In your OSCE, the two biggest traps are contact tracing and shaving! Remember to explicitly tell the examiner that contact tracing is not recommended for genital warts because most partners already have subclinical infection. Also, score major safety points by advising the patient to avoid shaving or waxing the pubic area to prevent autoinoculation of the virus. Reassure pregnant patients that vaginal delivery is perfectly safe as transmission risk to the baby is extremely low. Finally, always keep syphilis on your differential—mentioning the need to exclude condylomata lata demonstrates the stellar clinical reasoning examiners love to see!
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