Question 1

can men get hpv?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It is related to cancers of the penis, anus, mouth.

Question 2

can i get hpv from blowjob?

Accepted Answer

: yes if the partner is infected- it is possible

Question 3

how do women first get hpv?

Accepted Answer

Through sex: Hpv is a sexually transmitted virus that can cause genital warts, cervical dysphasia or cancer, and anal dysphasia or cancer.

Question 4

where can i get teste for hpv?

Accepted Answer

Pap: Hpv testing can be performed with your pap smear.

Question 5

what is hpv and how do you get it?

Accepted Answer

Human papiloma virus: The hpv are a group of more than 100 viruses, some of which cause problems in humans.Two strains are known to cause genital warts and 2 strains are associated with cervical, anal& penile cancer. It is spread through skin to skin contact with surfaces shedding the virus. It can be acquired & lay dormant for years before surfacing to cause problems & spread to others.

Question 6

can kids get hpv from shared tubs?

Accepted Answer

Depends: On what they do while sharing the tub.That aside, HPV seems to require direct sexual contact and an abrading action to transfer from an infected person to a recipient. You don't get it sitting in a tainted tub alone.

Question 7

is it okay that i get the hpv shot?

Accepted Answer

You choose: The present HPV vaccine helps protect people from 9 strains of the HPV, but only if they have never been infected by them. It is given as a series of injections to yield long term benefit. It was approved to target the 9-16yo age group. At a listed age of 53, you are not in the target group.It would not hurt you, but may have minimal value. You would likely have to pay the hefty cost (&gt;$200/dose)

Question 8

do you get the hpv shot every year.

Accepted Answer

Scheduled dosing: HPV can be given from 9 yrs through 26 years. Preferred 11 - 12. catch up 13 - 18 years. Traditional schedule of 0, 1-2, and 6 months . Catch up doses can be determined with the help of your doctor. Specific risk groups may benefit from early vaccination;  9yrs or &gt; and extended through 19 through 26 year if not previously immunized . Take care.

Question 9

am i likely to get hpv from colonoscoy?

Accepted Answer

Highly unlikely: The scope would have to be improperly sterilized for this to happen, you can't infect yourself, no other possibilities here

Question 10

how do you get hpv from a man to a man?

Accepted Answer

Skin to skin contact: The hpv is passed from the infected skin surface of one person to another. Affecting whatever surfaces  are involved.

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