GENITAL CONDYLOMATA IN PREGNANCY - DOES C ESAREAN-SECTION DECREASE THE INFECTION RISK FOR THE NEWBORN

Condylomata acuminata are very rare in children, although the prevalen ce of clinically or cytologically visible human papilloma virus infect ions is high. We report on a 28-year old G IV, P II with genital warts at the time of delivery, who had a baby boy without any signs of HPV- infection. The condylomata of the mother persisted, and subsequently l aser vaporisation was performed one year after delivery. One year afte r laser therapy, a recurrent HPV-infection in the mother was detected. At this time, her two year old son had condylomata on his scrotum. Th e same serotypes, HPV 6 and 11, could be identified in the mother and child. With this case report, we discuss the possible ways of transmis sion and consequent clinical management of HPV infections in pregnancy .