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Prevalence and Burden Related to Genital Warts in India.
Viral Immunol
June 2018
8 Royal Women's Hospital, Melbourne, Australia .
Article Synopsis
- A study in India assessed the prevalence of genital warts (GW) and the psychosocial effects of human papillomavirus (HPV) on patients aged 18-60, revealing an overall GW prevalence of 1.07%, with higher rates in men and varying regional statistics.
- Men had significantly higher psychological distress associated with GW than women, with 55.4% of male patients reporting moderate psychological impact compared to 20% of those without GW.
- Notably, women with abnormal Pap test results and precancerous lesions exhibited a marked psychological impact, highlighting the negative effects of GW and HPV infections on health-related quality of life.