Condyloma or genital warts are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV), one of the most common sexually transmitted infections.

Is HPV and condyloma the same?

What Is Genital Condyloma? Genital condyloma, also known as genital warts, is a sexually transmitted disease caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). There are dozens of strains of HPV that can cause warts and other conditions.

Is condyloma always caused by HPV?

Genital and anal warts aren't the same as the human papillomavirus or HPV, they're actually caused by it. Even though HPV has 100 different strains, there are two subtypes (6 and 11) that are responsible for 90 percent of condyloma outbreaks.