Description
Presenting as anogenital warts, the human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common viral sexually transmitted infection diagnosed in the United Kingdom (UK). General Practitioners with Special Interests (GPwSIs) that include Sexual Health
should be able to manage this common and often frustrating condition. Not routinely requiring partner notification and being diagnosed almost exclusively on clinical appearance, with options for patient selftreatment, genital warts in most cases, lend themselves ideally for management in a primary care setting. GPwSIs should have knowledge of the homebased
treatments and be competent in the use of at least one office-based method. They should be able to advise patients appropriately, perform routine screening tests for sexually transmitted infections and know when to refer to a specialist centre.
