NURS 6501: Final Exam:
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What is the approximate rate of transmission of genital warts to sexual partners of infected individuals?
Group of answer choices
- 10-20%
- 90-100%
- 60-70%
- 30-40%
Correct Answer: 30–40%
Why This Range?
- Studies Show ~30–40% Transmission:
- A systematic review (Sexually Transmitted Infections, 2014) found the per-partner transmission risk for anogenital warts is ~30–40% over 6–12 months.
- Higher rates (60–70%) are often cited for any HPV infection (including subclinical), but visible warts transmit less frequently.
- Factors Reducing Transmission:
- Condom use lowers risk by ~50%.
- Intact skin barriers (no microtears) decrease inoculation.
- Host immunity clears many infections before warts develop.
- Why Not 60–70%?
- That range applies to HPV DNA detection (e.g., PCR-positive swabs), but visible warts represent a smaller subset of infections.