STI: anogenital warts in pregnancy: practice question

A Dermatology question in the style of the NEET PG paper. Answer it first, then read why the right option is right and why each of the others is wrong.

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Dermatology · STI: anogenital warts in pregnancy

Sample item

A pregnant woman has extensive genital warts. Which treatment option is appropriate?

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The answer and the reasoning

B. Cryotherapy or trichloroacetic acid

Cryotherapy, trichloroacetic acid and surgical removal are safe in pregnancy. Podophyllin, podophyllotoxin and imiquimod are avoided because of potential fetal harm or lack of safety data.

Option by option

  • A. Imiquimod

    Imiquimod lacks safety data and is avoided.

  • B. Cryotherapy or trichloroacetic acid (correct)

    Correct. Physical and chemical ablation is safe in pregnancy.

  • C. Podophyllotoxin

    Podophyllotoxin is not recommended in pregnancy.

  • D. Podophyllin resin

    Podophyllin is contraindicated in pregnancy.

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What is the answer to this Dermatology question?

The best answer is B, Cryotherapy or trichloroacetic acid. Cryotherapy, trichloroacetic acid and surgical removal are safe in pregnancy.

Why is "Imiquimod" not the answer?

Imiquimod lacks safety data and is avoided.

Why is "Podophyllotoxin" not the answer?

Podophyllotoxin is not recommended in pregnancy.

Why is "Podophyllin resin" not the answer?

Podophyllin is contraindicated in pregnancy.

What concept does this question test?

It tests STI: anogenital warts in pregnancy in Dermatology. Podophyllin, podophyllotoxin and imiquimod are avoided because of potential fetal harm or lack of safety data.

How hard is this question?

We tag it as an application question: it asks you to use a fact on a patient or a finding. The tag is our own editorial judgement, not an official difficulty rating, so read the reason for every option, not only the answer.

How should I study STI: anogenital warts in pregnancy?

Learn each condition by its primary lesion, site and signature sign. Then use the flashcards and the other Dermatology questions on this site to test what stuck.

Is this a real NEET PG question?

No. It is an original practice item (editorial status: sample, version 1). NextPrep does not publish recalled or leaked questions, and independent faculty review of this item has not been completed yet, so confirm important facts in a standard textbook.