Venereal Warts in Children

have disclosed no financial relationships relevant to this article. Dr Woods has disclosed that he received a research grant from Pfizer Laboratories. This commentary does contain a discussion of an unapproved/ investigative use of a commercial product. Objectives After completing this article, readers should be able to: 1. Describe the natural history and epidemiology of anogenital human papillomavirus infection. 2. Discuss diagnosis and treatment options for children who have anogenital warts. 3. Recognize when anogenital warts are suggestive of child sexual abuse and what steps are needed to manage this clinical problem