Question

Human papillomavirus causes
A. German measles
B. Hepatitis
C. Gonorrhoea
D. Genital warts

Answer 1

Human papillomavirus is the most common sexually transmitted infection. There are various types of HPV. Some can cause genital warts and others can cause cervical cancer or some types of cancer.

Complete answer: Human papillomavirus causes an infection called human papillomavirus infection (HPV). This virus is a DNA virus from the Papillomaviridae family. About 90% infections cause no symptoms and resolve spontaneously within two years while in some cases, an HPV infection persists. Human papilloma virus enters the human body through cuts, tears, abrasions or any wound. This disease is an infectious disease so it can also be spread by direct transmission like skin to skin contact. Human papillomavirus causes warts in the various parts of the body, depending on the strain. These warts increase the chances of cancer of the cervix, vulva, vagina, penis, anus, mouth, or throat. Almost all cervical cancers occur due to HPV. Generally, HPV causes genital warts, so we can call it a sexually transmitted disease. Genital HPV infections spread through sexual intercourse, anal sex and other skin-to-skin contact in the genital region. Genital warts look like small, red-colored bumps, having a cauliflower-like appearance. In many cases, the warts are too small to be visible.
So, human papillomavirus can cause genital warts, cervical cancer and papillomatosis. We have four options: German measles, Hepatitis, Gonorrhoea, and Genital warts. Among them only genital warts are correct.
So, the correct option is D. Genital warts.

Note: Genital warts are soft growths that appear on the genital region. Warts can cause pain, discomfort, and itching. Genital warts and laryngeal papillomatosis are caused by HPV6 and HPV11.