Warts - Better Health Channel.
Warts are small skin growths caused by viral infections. There are many different types of wart. Without treatment, about 65 per cent of infections spontaneously go away by themselves. Warts are small skin growths caused by viral infections. ... [... more]
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Warts
Lots of people get common warts at some time or other. They don't look good, and they are contagious (say 'con-tay-jus') so they can be spread to other people by touching them. Some people get just one or two, while for no known reason, other ... [... more]
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Plane warts
Many people get warts at some time or other. Several medical treatments have been proven to be safe and effective. Some 'cures' are 'magic' and probably work because the wart was about to go away anyway. Some people use plants or herbs such as ... [... more]
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What are genital warts?
Genital warts are one of the most common infections that can be caught from sexual activity (sexually transmitted infections - STIs). They are caused by viruses called human papillomaviruses (HPV). More than 25% of sexually active young people ... [... more]
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HPV and cervical cancer
Genital warts are very common sexually transmitted infections. The genital wart viruses (types of Human Papilloma viruses or HPVs) are different from the viruses that cause the warts that people get on their hands and feet. Many people have HPV ... [... more]
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Genital warts
Genital warts are one of the most common sexually transmissible infections (STIs). They are caused by the human papilloma virus (HPV). Some strains of HPV infect the cervix and can increase the risk of cervical cancer. Pap tests (smears) can pick ... [... more]
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Safe sex ... all about
When you're having sex, play it safe - always use a condom or a dam. Condoms and dams help to prevent the spread of sexually transmissible infections like HIV, chlamydia, syphilis, genital warts and herpes. When you're having sex, play it safe - ... [... more]
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Cyptotrama aspratum
Description and distribution map for Cyptotrama aspratum in Australia. Cyptotrama aspratum, an agaric with bright orange cap, covered by prominent conical warts; gills and spore print white. On wood. RARE. 1-5cm diameter, in Australia, usually ... [... more]
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Amanita xanthocephala
Description and distribution map for Amanita xanthocephala in Australia. This is a smaller version of the story book "fairy" mushroom but with a red to orange-yellow cap, yellow warts on its cap, no ring and a rough, yellow margin at the top of [... more]
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