Wart virus infection of cervix uteri and vagina in women with atypical cervical cytology.

The incidence of genital wart virus infection was estimated in 160 women with cervical cytologic atypia detected at routine screening. More than 70% of the women younger than 25 years had condylomata, as judged from colposcopy, histologic study and test for human papilloma virus antigen. Rational management of this sexually transmitted disease should include the male partner(s). Subclinical infection is common, and colposcopy is an important aid for its identification. 'Condylomatous vaginitis' may be a new entity which should be considered in women with cytologic atypia and/or diffuse vaginal symptoms.