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Are genital warts dangerous?
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Genital warts: Genital warts, when taken care of promptly, will cause no dangerous problems. They are not fatal. But they are infectious and contagious and they do spread, so it would be best to see a dermatologist as soon as possible.
Answered 1/14/2019
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Warts : Genital warts pose the greatest threat to women exposed to certain strains of the virus responsible for genital warts. In some cases, cervical cancer may develop.
Answered 9/28/2016
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