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Can HPV Be Contracted Without Being Sexually Active?

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Posted on Tue, 29 May 2018
Question: Can you get HPV other way then sex ? can my wife have it and I not? How comment it is ?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Sexual Transmission is most common

Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome

I appreciate your concern

HPV predisposes to skin and mucosal membrane tumors. HPV is transmitted via vaginal, anal, or oral sex with an infected individual. The infected individual may have no signs or symptoms of the infection.

Non sexual transmission is not clearly defined and it's advisable to exercise caution with infected person wrt contact.

Wishing you best of health

Thanks
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Can HPV Be Contracted Without Being Sexually Active?

Brief Answer: Sexual Transmission is most common Detailed Answer: Hello and welcome I appreciate your concern HPV predisposes to skin and mucosal membrane tumors. HPV is transmitted via vaginal, anal, or oral sex with an infected individual. The infected individual may have no signs or symptoms of the infection. Non sexual transmission is not clearly defined and it's advisable to exercise caution with infected person wrt contact. Wishing you best of health Thanks