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Can Children Contract HPV By Kissing?
Hi I am 25 years of age and i think i have HPV, didnt go to the doc yet but i have seen some warts on my penis and im sure that my partner has it to my concern is for my son who is 2 years of age, my wife and i kiss him on the lips very often so my question to you is will he get infected with HPV by kissing him please help.
Fri, 20 Jan 2017
Hi,
I understand your concerns but HPV is not transmitted by kissing or mouth to mouth contact.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Salah Saad Shoman
I understand your concerns but HPV is not transmitted by kissing or mouth to mouth contact.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Salah Saad Shoman
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