Genital warts spread is restricted not only to sexually active individuals but in few situations pregnant women who have genital warts pass on the infection to their baby during normal delivery. Kids up to the age of 5 can be affected with these warts and can cause severe breathing problems by blocking the tubes.

Genital warts spread not only through penetrating sex, but can also be transmitted through non-penetrating sexual contact. They don’t spread from a doorknob, toilet seat or towel. These warts spread even after they have actually disappeared, because the virus will be there even after that. Therefore, you should be going to the doctor for regular checkups. Also make sure that any person with whom you have had sexual contact needs to get tested for genital warts. The infections are also common in young adults and teenagers. If one has more number of sexual partners then the chances are higher that he or she will be affected with the HPV infection.

In conclusion, genital warts spread are not easy to contain. Though use of condoms by men controls it to some extent, it is not foolproof. The best way to curb it is to make safe choices in sexual activities and to greatest possible extent maintain a monogamous relationship.