Abstinence is the most effective strategy to prevent genital warts or HPV infection.
Two uninfected individuals who have no other sex partners besides each other cannot get genital HPV infection.
The following practices for sexually active people will help prevent infection:
Do not have sex with anyone who has genital sores or unusual growths in the genital area or the anus.
Be aware that condoms can reduce, but do not eliminate, the risk for transmission to uninfected partners.
If you are a sexually active women, you should have a regular Pap smear to screen for cervical cancer or other precancerous conditions.
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