What is a common manifestation of HPV types 6 and 11?

Human Papillomavirus (HPV) types 6 and 11 are well-known for their association with benign epithelial lesions, specifically genital warts, also referred to as condylomata acuminata. These warts typically appear as soft, fleshy growths in the genital and anal regions and are a common manifestation of HPV infection associated with these types.

While other types of HPV, particularly types 16 and 18, are linked to more serious conditions such as anogenital cancers (cervical cancer in particular), the low-risk types like HPV 6 and 11 are primarily responsible for causing these non-cancerous lesions. Patients infected with HPV 6 and 11 may present with multiple lesions, and these warts can vary in size and may be asymptomatic.

In contrast, cutaneous warts are more commonly caused by other HPV types, and palmar warts specifically occur on the palms of the hands. Additionally, while both HPV types are associated with genital warts, they are not linked to the development of anogenital cancers, making genital warts the correct answer regarding the manifestations of these specific HPV types.