Why do young children also have genital warts?

Genital warts are caused by HPV virus, children can be caught by accidental exposure to pathogens such as parents, supplies, medical equipment .

Le Thi Kim Dung, an obstetrician and gynecologist, said that many people still think that chicken-worms can only be sexually transmitted and are common in indiscriminate adults. In fact, the disease is also spread by direct contact . Therefore, children with this disease may accidentally come into contact with the virus and not know it. If the child comes into contact with family members, maids, etc., they can also become infected.

Statistics on the genital warts in children are still limited, it is unclear the incidence in infants and young children. However, it is not uncommon for children to have this disease. The cause may be due to the process of care, medical intervention, genital hygiene or sometimes the parents are infected with the disease.

Genital warts are caused by HPV.

There are many ways for children to get HPV. Usually the cause is contact with a direct caregiver (an adult with HPV who is exposed to the genitals of a child is at risk of spreading the infection to the baby). Babies can be transmitted from damage caused by HPV in the mucosa or skin; due to sexual abuse; transmission from mother with genital HPV infection during childbirth. It can also be spread from HPV-like utensils and underwear. Viruses can also penetrate through open wounds, scratches or mucous membranes of the mouth, eyes .; however, this ability is very rare.

Cases of infection from non-sterile medical equipment have not been reported, simply because any medical device that intervenes on the patient must ensure sterilization. However, in principle this reason is still possible. According to Dr. Le Huu Doanh, Deputy Director of the National Dermatology Hospital (Hanoi), many cases of children suffering from genital warts related to circumcision, foreskin may occur if the clinic is cleaned. Not good, medical equipment infected with virus during separation may cause mucosal scratching and disease transmission.

According to Dr. Doanh, treating the chicken's warts is not just once, the patient must periodically visit. An average of 2-3 weeks, patients need to re-examine treatment for further injuries and regular checkups for several months. In principle, HPV can be removed if the body is able to fight back. Some people completely cease due to good body immunity.

For young children, doctors prioritize the topical treatment method compared to the intervention solution. In the case of non-effective topical treatment, the doctor will prescribe the procedure. Prolonged illness, no definitive treatment can cause complications, ulcers, fiber ., risk of penile cancer

The rash starts with soft, pink or brown lesions, about a few millimeters in diameter. After several weeks to several months, the lesions may merge into larger pieces or be called cauliflower lesions. Therefore, when there are signs, patients need to go to a medical facility to be diagnosed and treated promptly according to each stage of the disease.