A 34-year-old woman presents to the GP having been diagnosed with genital warts for the first time. She asks whether she needs to inform her current l...

Question

A 34-year-old woman presents to the GP having been diagnosed with genital warts for the first time. She asks whether she needs to inform her current long-term partner. Which is the most appropriate advice?

Accepted Answer

Partner notification is not routinely recommended for genital warts, as most sexually active adults have been exposed to HPV and the partner is likely already infected - however, she should discuss it with her partner if she wishes

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She must legally inform her partner

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Her partner must be treated even if asymptomatic

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Her partner should be vaccinated against HPV

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Her partner should be screened with HPV testing

uk-drcog MCQ (SBA): Genital Warts - No Routine Partner Notification

A 34-year-old woman presents to the GP having been diagnosed with genital warts for the first time. She asks whether she needs to inform her current long-term partner. Which is the most appropriate advice?