Discussion on Treating Recurrent Condyloma Acuminatum Based on the Theory of"Hidden Pathogens"
Condyloma acuminata is a sexually transmitted disease caused by human papillomavirus infection,mainly charac-terized by skin and mucosal verrucous proliferative lesions.Although the clinical cure rate is high,it is highly prone to recur-rence,which greatly affecting the physical and mental health of patients.Preventing recurrence is an important task in the progno-sis stage.Traditional Chinese medicine,based on the theory of"hidden pathogens",is believed that the recurrence of condyloma acuminata is based on the deficiency of Qi,hidden dampness,and hidden toxins.It also establishes methods to supplement defi-ciency,clearing damp,and guide pathogenic factors out for prevention.This article provides a review of traditional Chinese medi-cine in preventing the recurrence of condyloma acuminata based on classic research and modern research based on the"hidden pathogens"theory.
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