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Can HPV Be Contracted Without Engaging In Sexual Intercourse?
Question: I am a 56 year old woman who has never had sex with anoyone but my husband or any one else. I just had a papsmear and that was negative but I do have HPV. HOW is that possible? HAs he cheated?
Brief Answer:
HPV can be transmitted in many ways
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for writing in to us.
HPV is human papilloma virus and can be transmitted by sexual and non sexual methods. There is no need to panic if you are having HPV because in most people this is a harmless condition.
HPV can be transmitted by skin contact with infected surfaces and during events like kissing another person.
In your case it is not possible to tell when and how you got the infection but please know that HPV is transmitted not only by sexual intercourse but through many other ways.
Regards,
HPV can be transmitted in many ways
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for writing in to us.
HPV is human papilloma virus and can be transmitted by sexual and non sexual methods. There is no need to panic if you are having HPV because in most people this is a harmless condition.
HPV can be transmitted by skin contact with infected surfaces and during events like kissing another person.
In your case it is not possible to tell when and how you got the infection but please know that HPV is transmitted not only by sexual intercourse but through many other ways.
Regards,
Note: Consult a Sexual Diseases Specialist online for further follow up- Click here.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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