81. Genital Warts genital warts are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV) and are usually sexuallytransmitted. http://healthlink.mcw.edu/article/934300132.html

Search Articles: search tips Please Take the HealthLink Survey Email this article Print this article Find related articles: By topic: Men's Health Women's Health By keywords: Receive Health Link via email! Subscribe now >> Genital Warts Q: Several weeks ago my boyfriend was diagnosed by his dermatologist in Beverly Hills, California as having an active case of genital warts on his penis. He received treatment in the office on two visits, consisting of some sort of burning to the small rash-like warts, and was given some cream to take home to put on several times a week. This cream also caused a burning sensation, but he appeared to be cleared within 3 weeks. His MD strongly suggested that I needed to be seen by a GYN to be scoped and RNA tested. I was seen by my GYN who told me I was negative and that no further visits were necessary. There seems to be a great discrepancy between the information provided to both of us by our respective physicians. Due to the outstanding reputation, recognition and prominence of his physician, he is inclined to only accept his information and suggestions. My GYN strongly rejects the Beverly Hills dermatologist's opinion that the genital warts received by my boyfriend were contracted through handshaking with one of his friends and that any recurrences are extremely rare. Please assist me in determining the most reliable information currently available on this subject. A: Genital warts are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV) and are usually sexually transmitted. What gets confusing is that there are over 30 types of HPV, some like types 1, 2, and 3 which cause warts on fingers, type 4 which likes the bottom of the feet, and types 6 and 11 which are the genital ones. Several HPV types are linked to cancer risk, like type 35 for cervical cancer.

82. Human Papillomavirus And Genital Warts Human papillomavirus (HPV) is one of the most common causes of sexually transmitteddisease in the United States. As many as 24 million Americans are http://healthlink.mcw.edu/article/946071831.html

Search Articles: search tips Please Take the HealthLink Survey Email this article Print this article Find related articles: By topic: Men's Health Women's Health By keywords: STD HPV genital warts papillomavirus Receive Health Link via email! Subscribe now >> Human Papillomavirus and Genital Warts Human papillomavirus (HPV) is one of the most common causes of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) in the United States. Experts estimate that as many as 24 million Americans are infected with HPV, and the incidence of the diseases it causes appears to be increasing. More than 60 types of HPV have been identified by scientists. Some types of the virus cause common skin warts. About one-third of the HPV types can be spread through sexual contact. Several types of HPV can lead to genital warts, the most recognizable sign of genital HPV infection. Certain other types of HPV have been closely associated with the development of cervical cancer and other genital cancers. Like many STDs, HPV infection often does not cause visible symptoms. One study reported that almost half of the women infected with HPV had no obvious symptoms. Because the virus can remain latent in the skin, infected persons may not be aware of their infection and the potential risk of transmission to others and of developing complications.

83. HUMAN PAPILLOMAVIRUS (HPV) - What You Need To Know About STI - Sexually Transmit genital warts are growths on or around the genitals or anal area in both males and The types of HPV that cause genital warts do not cause cancer. http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/publicat/std-mts/sti_l.html

Sex is a normal and healthy part of our lives How to know if you have an infection What are my chances of catching an STI? No STI for me! ... Where to go for help HUMAN PAPILLOMAVIRUS (HPV) HPV is thought to be one of the most common viral STI. HPV is a virus that is spread through sex or close skin-to-skin, genital area contact with someone who is infected. There are different types of HPV that can cause different problems. Many people can be infected with HPV and not know it. Some kinds of HPV can cause genital warts. Other types can lead to cancer. Genital Warts For a woman who is pregnant, it's not certain what effect genital warts have on her baby. The baby may be at risk of getting an HPV infection in the throat, but experts don't believe that the warts are passed along to the baby very often. If you think you may have genital warts you should see your doctor. If you do have genital warts, no treatment can guarantee that you will be cured of your HPV infection. However, treating your warts may lower your risk of passing them along to others. Your doctor may apply medication directly onto the warts. He or she may also give you medication that you apply to your warts yourself. Even when they are treated, warts often return. But over time many people eventually clear HPV from their bodies, and don't get any more warts. The types of HPV that cause genital warts do not cause cancer. But, because you could have more than one type of HPV you could be at risk for both warts and cancer.

84. Manbir Online .. Genital Warts genital warts are caused by Human Papilloma Virus (HPV). Most genital wartsare caused by HPV types 6 and 11, which are rarely if ever associated with http://www.manbir-online.com/std/hiv.24.htm

Home Medi News Medical Tidbits Interesting Topics ... Manbir Mail Genital warts are caused by Human Papilloma Virus (HPV). They were long considered inconvenient but benign conditions. Most genital warts are caused by HPV types 6 and 11, which are rarely if ever associated with invasive cancers. However, other strains of HPV (High Risk types) e.g., types 16, 18, 31, 33, 35, 39, 45, 52, 55, 56, and 58 are implicated in the development of moderate to severe squamous dysplasia and of overt cancer of the cervix, anus, vulva, vagina, and penis. Photo Gallery 1 Photo Gallery 2 Human papillomaviruses (HPVs) selectively infect the epithelium of the skin and mucous membranes. These infections may be asymptomatic (without any problem), produce warts, or be associated with a variety of benign and malignant diseases. The incubation period of HPV disease is usually 3 to 4 months, with a range of 1 month to 2 years There are many different types of genital HPV.

85. HPV And Genital Warts - Treatment Information about physical and health issues for women concerning HPV and genitalwarts. http://www.womenshealthlondon.org.uk/leaflets/hpvwarts/hpvtreat.html

Text Only Accessibility Information Home Print this page ... Support us At the moment, there is no treatment for HPV, but there are treatments to get rid of genital warts. Warts may be removed by applying a chemical treatment, freezing them or removing them surgically, depending on the size and location of the warts. Some of these treatments may take up to three months, or longer, and because the virus may still be in your body, warts often come back even after treatment. Chemical treatments, solutions and creams Podophyllin What is HPV? How will HPV affect my health? Treatment Resources and links Previous Next Podophyllin is a chemical treatment derived from a plant extract. It is applied as a mild solution directly to genital warts. Podophyllin is poisonous to human cells and stops warts from growing by interrupting the natural growth process of the body's skin cells. It must only be applied by a trained healthcare professional, and a petroleum jelly should be applied to the skin around the warts to protect it from irritation or burns. The treatment must be washed off four hours after application or it will burn your skin. Podophyllin treatment may need to be applied, at a clinic, several times over a 2 to 3 week period and is only appropriate for external warts. If after a few weeks the treatment is unsuccessful, an alternative treatment should be considered to avoid side effects. Podophyllin, while applied locally, can affect your whole body if you are exposed to too much of it, and side effects may include severe skin irritation, dizziness, confusion and damage to the nervous system. Some experts have recommended Podophyllin no longer be used to treat genital warts.

86. Genital Wart Vaccine Trial Begins. 29/07/2005. ABC News Online A group of Hobart women are taking part in an international trial for a genitalwart vaccine Two of the most common types of genital warts are responsible http://www.abc.net.au/news/newsitems/200507/s1425663.htm

@import url(/news/stylesheets/news2.css); ABC Home Radio Television News ... Help/Site Map Programs RADIO AM Back. Briefing Business Report Corresp. Report Go Asia Pacific NewsRadio PM Sunday Profile World Today TV 7.30 Report Asia Pacific Focus Aust. Story Bus. Breakfast Foreign Corresp. Four Corners Inside Business Insiders Landline Lateline Stateline Print Email Last Update: Friday, July 29, 2005. 1:42pm (AEST) Genital wart vaccine trial begins A group of Hobart women are taking part in an international trial for a genital wart vaccine. Two of the most common types of genital warts are responsible for up to 70 per cent of cervical cancer. Previous trials show the new vaccine is 95 per cent effective in stopping the virus. The director of Tasmania's Sexual Health Service, Marie O'Sullivan, says worldwide 18,000 women are participating in the trial. "The vaccine has already gone through what's called stage two trials, just to make sure that it is safe and effective," she said. "So what we're doing is we're vaccinating women we're seeing between 18 and 25. "We're full enrolled now with 44 women who have been vaccinated, we will be following them up for about four years, just to look at the safety and efficiency of the vaccine."

87. Human Papillomavirus (Genital Warts) The types of HPV that cause visible genital warts are usually not the same During pregnancy, because of hormonal changes, genital warts may grow large http://www.engenderhealth.org/wh/inf/dhp.html

Advanced Search Tips Home Human Papillomavirus (Genital Warts) Human Papillomavirus (Genital Warts) Infection Information: Overview HIV/ AIDS RTI overview Common symptoms Bacterial vaginosis Yeast infection STI overview Chlamydia Gonorrhea Hepatitis B Hepatitis C Herpes Genital warts Pelvic Inflam. Disease Syphilis Trichomoniasis Preventing STIs Making A Difference The impact of the AIDS epidemic Reducing women's vulnerability to HIV/STIs Women's health in jeopardy: women and HIV Working with men ... "EngenderHealth Responds to HIV/AIDS" (PDF, 702 KB) "Preventing HIV/AIDS through Family Planning" (PDF, 50 KB) What is human papillomavirus? How does someone get human papillomavirus? What are the risk factors for human papillomavirus? How can you protect yourself from getting human papillomavirus? ... Is there a treatment or cure for human papillomavirus? What is human papillomavirus? Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a group of more than 70 types of viruses that can cause warts (or papillomas). Although some types of HPV cause common warts on hands and feet, genital HPVs are sexually transmitted and can cause warts in the genital and anal area of both men and women. Some strains of HPV are associated with an increased risk of cervical cancer. Back to top How does someone get human papillomavirus?

88. SHS - Genital Warts genital warts are caused by Human Papilloma Viruses (HPV). genital warts maybe raised and rough and have a cauliflowerlike appearance. http://www.studenthealth.ucla.edu/handouts/ho-gwarts.html

Genital Warts Description Genital warts are caused by Human Papilloma Viruses (HPV). There are about 60 "types" of HPV. Most warts are specific to one portion of the human body; the viruses which cause genital warts (also called "condyloma") are associated the human genital tract. Some of the dozen or so identified types of genital HPV cause rough, wart-like growths. Others may be less visible and may be associated with dysplasia (pre-cancerous) or cancerous cell changes, especially of the cervix. This association is much less common in men. Genital HPV is a contagious infection and is spread by skin-to-skin (usually sexual) contact. Many people may have the virus without knowing it and are contagious even with no visible warts. The wart virus may be inactive, or latent, for a period of months or even years. Visible warts, if they develop, most often appear within 2-3 months after exposure. Symptoms Genital warts may be raised and rough and have a "cauliflower-like" appearance. These types of warts are often called condyloma acuminata. Small, flat, flesh-colored warts, referred to as condyloma planum, may not be identifiable to the untrained eye. Some wart viruses may not be identified without the aid of magnification and biopsy. Genital warts may affect any site of either male or female genitals (e.g. vagina, cervix, external vaginal area, anus, penis, urethra, scrotum). Most people with genital warts have no symptoms. If present, symptoms may include itching and discomfort with intercourse.

89. Genital Warts CHC Wausau Hospital s Medical Library and Patient Education Center providesresearch services and healthcare information to physicians, http://www.chclibrary.org/micromed/00049320.html

Main Search Index Definition Description Causes ... Resources Genital warts Definition Genital warts, which are also called condylomata acuminata or venereal warts , are growths in the genital area caused by a sexually transmitted papillomavirus. A papillomavirus is a virus that produces papillomas, or benign growths on the skin and mucous membranes. Description Genital warts are the most common sexually transmitted disease (STD) in the general population. It is estimated that 1% of sexually active people between the ages of 18 and 45 have genital warts; however, polymerase chain reaction (PCR) testing indicates that as many as 40% of sexually active adults carry the human papillomavirus (HPV) that causes genital warts. Genital warts vary somewhat in appearance. They may be either flat or resemble raspberries or cauliflower in appearance. The warts begin as small red or pink growths and grow as large as four inches across, interfering with intercourse and childbirth . The warts grow in the moist tissues of the genital areas. In women, they occur on the external genitals and on the walls of the vagina and cervix; in men, they develop in the urethra and on the shaft of the penis. The warts then spread to the area behind the genitals surrounding the anus. Risk factors for genital warts include: Multiple sexual partners Infection with another STD Pregnancy Anal intercourse Poor personal hygiene Heavy perspiration.

90. Genital Warts - Health File #08k The BC HealthFiles are a series of over 150 onepage, easy to understand factsheets about a wide range of public and environmental health and safety http://www.bchealthguide.org/healthfiles/hfile08k.stm

Ministry of Health Services, STD Series Health File - #08k, October 2004 Genital Warts What are genital warts? How is it spread? What are the symptoms? What is the treatment? ... Putting on a female condom What are genital warts? Genital warts appear on the genitals or sexual organs of men and women and can also appear on the buttocks or "bum". Warts appear as tiny flat bumps, or bumps that look like cauliflowers. Some people can have the wart virus present in their skin even though the warts cannot be seen. Warts are caused by infection from the human papilloma virus (HPV). There are many types of HPV, and some are linked to pre-cancerous changes in the cervix. The types of HPV that cause genital warts are not thought to be linked to cervical cancer. If you are a sexually active woman, you should have a regular pap smear test to help detect any pre-cancerous changes to the cervix. How is it spread? Genital warts are spread by having sex with someone who is infected with HPV, whether they have visible warts or not. Using a male or female condom will provide some protection, but only to the skin covered by the condom. Condoms do not cover all genital skin so they do not protect the area 100 per cent. Avoid having sex with someone who has sores or unusual growths on or around their genitals.

91. Venereal/Genital Warts The University of New Mexico Student Health Center is a onestop health servicefor all UNM Students. http://www.unm.edu/~shc1/warts.html

Announcements Blood/Body Fluid Exposure Emergency Referrals/Links Free Paps/Mammograms ... SHC Main Page Genital or venereal warts are caused by human papilloma virus or HPV. Warts appear as small bumps which may enlarge or spread. They may appear in a flat or cauliflower-like form. Warts can occur on the penis, scrotum, vulva, vagina, cervix, anus or, rarely, on the mouth or throat. Studies indicate HPV may affect up to 70% of sexually active people, most of whom will never develop warts or any other changes caused by this virus. However, concern arises because HPV is linked to increased risk of cervical cancer. For many women, changes on the cervix ranging from a single wart or abnormal Pap test to cervical cancer may be the only evidence of infection. Smoking, possibly by suppressing the immune system, seems to promote growth of HPV. Smoking alone doubles a woman's risk of cervical cancer. Condoms, while essential in preventing most sexually transmitted infections, have limited value in preventing HPV. This is because the virus involves the entire genital area and can be spread by skin-to-skin contact.

92. Genital Warts - Symptoms, Treatment And Prevention Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention of genital warts. http://www.healthscout.com/ency/68/225/main.html

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93. Public Health Fact Sheet - Genital Warts genital warts are a fairly common sexually transmitted disease (STD) caused bya virus Any sexually active person can be infected with genital warts. http://www.mass.gov/dph/cdc/factsheets/gwarts.htm

Bureau of Communicable Disease Control HIV/AIDS Surveillance STD Prevention Related Sites CDC Division of HIV/AIDS Prevention CDC National Prevention Information Network HIV/AIDS Bureau STD/HIV Prevention Training Center of NE Important Numbers National STD/AIDS Hotline English (800) 342-AIDS Spanish AIDS Action (MA) American Social Health Association (ASHA) Contact Information Bureau of Communicable Disease Control State Laboratory Institute 305 South Street Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 Tom Bertrand Director, STD Prevention Tel Fax Search the DPH Website Public Health Fact Sheet - Genital Warts What are genital warts? Genital warts are a fairly common sexually transmitted disease (STD) caused by a virus (called "human papilloma virus", or HPV) that affects the skin or mucous membranes. The virus causes cauliflower-like fleshy growths in most areas in and around the sex organs. Who gets genital warts?

94. The Sex Project: Genital Warts Explores human sexuality through a series of guides and advice features to helpall men and women learn more about sex. http://www.sex-project.com/warts.shtml

Community Home Search Rules My Profile ... Become a Supporter Understanding Studying Sexuality The Sex Researchers Male Anatomy Female Anatomy ... The G-Spot Exploration Anal Sex Oral Sex for Beginners Oral Sex Techniques Sex Toys ... Suck Your Own Dick Culture Male Circumcision Romance Guide Romance for Sadists Sex Quotes ... Self-Destruction Reproduction Am I Pregnant? Condom Guide Contraception Disorders Sexuality and Cancer Premature Ejaculation Diseases AIDS Chlamydia Genital Herpes Gonorrhea ... Other STD's Other Resources Sex Toy Store MattB's Photography Genital Warts Article courtesy of the NIAID Human papillomavirus (HPV) is one of the most common causes of sexually transmitted disease (STD) in the world. Experts estimate that as many as 24 million Americans are infected with HPV, and the frequency of infection and disease appears to be increasing. More than 60 types of HPV have been identified by scientists. Some types of the virus cause common skin warts. About one-third of the HPV types are spread through sexual contact and live only in genital tissue. Low-risk types of HPV cause genital warts, the most recognizable sign of genital HPV infection. Other high-risk types of HPV cause cervical cancer and other genital cancers. Like many sexually transmitted organisms, HPV usually causes a silent infection, that is one that does not have visible symptoms. One study sponsored by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) reported that almost half of the women infected with HPV had no obvious symptoms. Because the viral infection persists, individuals may not be aware of their infection or the potential risk of transmission to others and of developing complications.

95. Warts (genital) What do genital warts look like and what symptoms do they cause? A woman maynever have had genital warts and still harbor latent HPV. http://www.sfsu.edu/~shs/skinclinic/warts.htm

Warts (genital) HOME Announcements After Hours Care Contact Us ... STUDENT AFFAIRS LINKS Description For thousands of years warts seemed no more than a nuisance. In the 1960's this all changed with the arrival of an epidemic of genital warts. Currently it is estimated that one-third of women are infected, although less than 1 % have visible external genital warts. Despite the lack of a laboratory model for the human papilloma virus (HPV), we have answers to several important questions: How did I get genital warts? HPV is contracted by genital skin to skin contact, and therefore is considered a sexually transmitted disease (STD). Importantly, you may have contracted the virus from a prior sexual contact rather than your current sex partner. HPV may incubate for a long time (many months) before it is noticed by the patient. What do genital warts look like and what symptoms do they cause? There are four different presentations: Small cauliflower-like warts often occurring in moist areas(vagina, under foreskin of penis, perianal, etc.). Smooth, flesh-colored bumps (sometimes mistaken for tags, moles)

96. Sexually Transmitted Diseases - Genital Warts VirtualKid Teen is a web site created by and for teenagers. Contents include,advice, puberty 101, stories, poetry, art, search engine, chat, message boards http://www.puberty101.com/h_std_warts.shtml

Free hosting accounts available Two level affiliate program ($10 and 10%) Domain name registration at $15/yr Home Sexually Transmitted Disease Chlamydia Gonorrhea, Clap Syphilis Genital Warts ... Pubic Lice, Crabs Genital Warts Genital warts which appear several months or more after exposure are skin-colored, cauliflower-shaped eruptions and are sometimes accompanied by itching and irritation. Symptoms When symptoms are present, they are small, visible warts appearing at the tip of the penis or at the opening of the vagina. Warts can occur anywhere on the column of the penis, in the urethra, or the testicles of the male, and inside the vagina of the woman. They can also occur on the rectum. Treatment The warts are treatable. The doctors can use a solution called Podophllin solution, trichloracetic acid, and fluorouracil cream. These are used to burn the warts off the skin. Liquid nitrogen or lasers are used sometimes. A six-month check up is necessary to confirm that all of the warts are destroyed. Transmission The most common form of transmission is through sexual intercourse. Warts are very contagious even in people who show no symptoms.

97. Adult Health Advisor 2002.1: Genital Warts genital warts are tiny growths that appear in the genital and anal areas of the genital warts are contagious and may be passed from person to person by http://www.med.umich.edu/1libr/aha/aha_condylac_crs.htm

Adult Health Topics All Health Topics Find a UMHS Doctor Search Adult Topics Search All Topics This information is approved and/or reviewed by U-M Health System providers but it is not a tool for self-diagnosis or a substitute for medical treatment. You should speak to your physician or make an appointment to be seen if you have questions or concerns about this information or your medical condition. Spanish version Genital Warts What are genital warts? Genital warts are tiny growths that appear in the genital and anal areas of the body. They are also called condylomata acuminata or venereal warts, and are caused by human papillomavirus (HPV). How do they occur? Like other warts, genital warts are caused by a virus. Genital warts are contagious and may be passed from person to person by contact through sexual activity. They are more contagious, or more easily spread, than other warts. Genital warts do not appear immediately after contact but are usually first seen 1 to 6 months after a person has been infected. It is also possible to be infected with the virus without developing any visible warts. What are the symptoms?

98. Women's Health Advisor 2004.2: Genital Warts genital warts are similar to common warts, but are found around or in the penis,rectum, vagina, Like other warts, genital warts are caused by a virus. http://www.med.umich.edu/1libr/wha/wha_condylac_crs.htm

Women's Health Topics Health Topics A-Z Women's Health Program Smart Moms, Healthy Babies ... Find a UMHS Doctor Search Women's Topics Search All Topics This information is approved and/or reviewed by U-M Health System providers but it is not a tool for self-diagnosis or a substitute for medical treatment. You should speak to your physician or make an appointment to be seen if you have questions or concerns about this information or your medical condition. Index Spanish version Genital Warts What are genital warts? Genital warts are similar to common warts, but are found around or in the penis, rectum, vagina, or cervix. They are single or multiple soft, fleshy, small growths on the skin. How do they occur? Like other warts, genital warts are caused by a virus. Genital warts may be passed from person to person by sexual activity. They are more contagious, or more easily spread, than other warts. Genital warts are usually first seen 1 to 6 months after you have been infected. It is possible, however, to be infected with the virus without having any visible warts. What are the symptoms?

99. HUMAN PAPILLOMAVIRUS/GENITAL WARTS HUMAN PAPILLOMAVIRUS/genital warts. DESCRIPTION WHO CAN I CONTACT AT THERHODE ISLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH ABOUT genital warts http://www.health.ri.gov/disease/communicable/std/hpv.php

Home Health Topics News Data ... Site Map Program Activities STD Homepage Information for General Public What Everyone Should Know about STDs STD/STI Factsheets ... Other Links Office of Communicable Diseases 3 Capitol Hill Room 106 Phone: (401) 222-2577 Fax: (401) 222-2488 711 (RI Relay) Contact Us Sexually Transmitted Diseases HUMAN PAPILLOMAVIRUS/GENITAL WARTS DESCRIPTION Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a virus that affects the skin in the genital area, as well as a female's cervix. Depending on the type of HPV involved, symptoms can be in the form of wart-like growths, or abnormal cell changes. For additional information on HPV go to the CDC website for HPV. FACT SHEETS: Centers for Disease Control Fact Sheet American Social Health Association (asha) TO SEE A PICTURE: Electron Micrograph Images WHO CAN I CONTACT AT THE RHODE ISLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH ABOUT GENITAL WARTS Call the Office of Communicable Diseases at 401-222-2577 STD Treatment at Whitmarsh House Highlights STD/STI Factsheets An A-Z List of Sexually Transmitted Diseases/Infections Contact Us

100. Introduction By Scott McCloud failed relationships and genital warts; and on the other by strange,multidirectional experiments and oddlyshaped cardboard constructions with day-glow http://www.flightcomics.com/scott_intro.htm

Ah, 2004. I remember it well. Today, fifty years later and with the benefit of hindsight, it's easy to see the historical significance of the Flight Anthology first published in that year. Many of its contributors would become giants of the comics industry not long after its release, and three would eventually become household names, yet in its day, it was seen as just one of several such books, noted for its high quality, but unremarkable in most other respects. Little did they know. In 2004, The American comic book industry was barely an industry at all. Just one in a thousand Americans read the comics magazines from their native land. Comics on the Web were beginning to proliferate and the graphic novel was gaining slightly in stature; but many of the best sequential artists, whether in print or online, tended to create comics more for the love of it than as a viable career. Much has been made of the Comics Renaissance of the '20s (more properly 2017-2026) when comics first took their modern shape in the media landscape we know today. But in 2004, that generation was still in grade school, crowding into the manga sections of oversized turn-of-the-century book palaces decorated with giant portraits of dead poets and stocked with snacks and coffee costing a king's ransom. The young adult cartoonists of 2004 were fewer in number, gathering around their flickering primordial screens for the fellowship of each others' text diaries ("blogs" as they were known then), and gathering just once or twice a year at small comics conferences to break bread, converse and exchange quaint gifts such as hand drawings on napkins and homemade knitted articles of clothing.

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