CEA Nursing Practice Exam

Condyloma in a sexually active female patient is caused by exposure to which virus?

1. Chlamydia

2. Herpes zoster

3. Human papillomavirus type 6 and 11

4. Parvovirus B19

The correct answer is: Human papillomavirus type 6 and 11

Condyloma, also known as genital warts, is primarily caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV), specifically types 6 and 11. This virus is a common sexually transmitted infection that affects individuals who are sexually active and can lead to the development of warts in the genital and anal regions. The types of HPV associated with condyloma are generally considered low-risk for causing cancer, particularly compared to other HPV types, such as 16 and 18, which are linked to cervical and other genital cancers. While other viruses and pathogens can lead to different infections or symptoms in sexually active individuals, they are not associated with the formation of condyloma. For example, chlamydia is a bacterial infection that causes chlamydial infections, herpes zoster is related to chickenpox and shingles, and parvovirus B19 is primarily associated with fifth disease and does not cause genital warts. Thus, understanding that HPV types 6 and 11 are responsible for condyloma helps in providing appropriate education on prevention and treatment options for sexually active patients.