Question
Will my anal warts lead to cancer?
24 August 2010. Related: All topics, Complications and coinfections, Drug interactions, Opportunistic infections.
I have been prescribed aldara cream for 2 small warts just inside my rectum, I’m on Atripla with a CD4 count of 700, is the cream safe and effective? Also should I be worried about anal cancer with these warts? I’m male 40 and have been positive for about 3 and half years.
Answer
Thank you for your question.
The Aldara cream is fine to use and will not interact with your medication.
There has been studies to show links between HIV, warts and anal/cervical cancers. Warts are caused by Human Papilloma Virus (HPV). There are lots of different sub-types of HPV. Some of these sub-types are associated with cancers. You should speak to your doctor about having a test to know which type of HPV is responsible for your warts and to get a clearer idea of the risks involved.
For more information on anal cancer in HIV positive people please follow this link.
Hi Promise,
This is something that you’ll need to talk to a doctor about.