Warts in the groin area and around the anus are called genital warts. A virus caused human papilloma virus causes the warts. This virus can be spread by close contact and are usually sexually transmitted.
Some types of warts can cause cancer of the external genital area, anal area and cervix. Women infected with the human papilloma virus or women with infected partners are advised to have regular pap smears. There are many effective treatments for genital warts. If you think you may have genital warts, it is important to see your dermatologist for treatment.
