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GENITAL WARTS IN WOMEN
Genital warts are a symptom of sexually transmitted HPV (Human papilloma virus) infection in the genital area.ally transmitted HPV (Human papilloma virus) infection in the genital area.
They are individual or puffy formations on small or large lips, vaginal entrance or anal area that are the same color as the skin or dark in color.
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WHAT ARE THE CAUSES OF GENITAL WARTS AND HOW ARE THEY TRANSMITTED?
Human Papillomavirus (HPV) infection is the most common and the most contagious infection. There are more than 200 types of HPV virus. The vast majority of these types, at most types 6 and 11, lead to genital warts (condylomas) in men and women.
The most common and most well-known way of transmission is sexual intercourse. In addition, HPV can also be transmitted by friction without full vaginal intercourse and, although very rarely, by skin contact with surfaces carrying the virus (towels, toilets, personal belongings, swimming pools, baths, etc.).
People with genital HPV infection can transmit the infection to their partners 70%
70-90% of HPV infections are temporary, and if the immune system is strong, over 90% are eliminated within 2 years. In addition to the immune system, nutrition, sleep patterns, stress, etc. also determine the eradication of the virus.
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WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS?
Genital wart; gives a symptom in the form of skin-colored or darker skin surface blisters in the genital area. These bumps may be a few small ones one by one, or they may gradually grow and appear in the form of cauliflower. Warts can merge with each other and completely cover the genital area, as well as disappear spontaneously in 30% of patients.
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HOW IS THE DIAGNOSIS MADE IN TURKEY?
Diagnosis can be easily made by Turkish physical examination, sometimes it may be necessary to take a biopsy.
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DOES GENITAL WARTS LEAD TO CANCER?
The HPV types responsible for genital warts are low-risk types and do not lead to cancer. But in addition to low-risk HPV, there may also be high-risk HPV. For this reason, it is essential to evaluate the presence of high-risk HPV with an HPV genotype test in patients with genital diseases.
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WHAT CAN BE APPLIED IN ITS TREATMENT IN TURKEY?
- Treatment of genital warts with local ointments
- Genital wart burning (Electrocoterization)
- Freezing of the wart (Cryotherapy)
- Removal of genital wart by surgery
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Turkey's world-renowned organ transplant specialist. Dr. Demirbaş has 104 international publications and 102 national publications.
Physician's Resume:
Born on August 7, 1963 in Çorum, Prof. Dr. Alper Demirbaş has been continuing his work as the President of MedicalPark Antalya Hospital Organ Transplantation Center since 2008.
Prof. who performed the first tissue incompatible kidney transplant in Turkey, the first blood type incompatible kidney transplant, the first kidney-pancreas transplant program and the first cadaveric donor and live donor liver transplant in Antalya. Dr. As of August 2016, Alper Demirbaş has performed 4900 kidney transplants, 500 liver transplants and 95 pancreas transplants.
In addition to being the chairman of 6 national congresses, he has also been an invited speaker at 12 international and 65 national scientific congresses. Dr. Alper Demirbaş was married and the father of 1 girl and 1 boy.
Awards:
Eczacibasi Medical Award of 2002, Akdeniz University Service Award of 2005, Izder Medical Man of the Year Award of 2006, BÖHAK Medical Man of the Year Award of 2007, Sabah Mediterranean Newspaper Scientist of the Year Award of 2007, ANTIKAD Scientist of the Year Award of 2009, Social Ethics Association Award of 2010, Işık University Medical Man of the Year Award of 2015, VTV Antalya's Brand Value Award of 2015.
Certificates:
Doctor of Medicine Degree Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine Ankara, General Surgeon Ministry of Health Turkey EKFMG (0-477-343-8), University of Miami School of Medicine Member of Multiple Organ Transplant, ASTS Multiorgan Transplant Scholarship. Lecturer at Kyoto University. Lecturer at University of Essen, Research assistant at the University of Cambridge .
Professional Members:
American Society of Transplant Surgeons, American Transplantation Society Nominated, Middle East and Southern Africa Council Transplantation Society 2007, International Liver Transplantation Association, Turkish Transplantation Association, Turkish Society of Surgery, Turkish Hepatobiliary Surgery Association.
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