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A member asked:
How is hpv transmitted by just salvia by french kissing. or the virus have to active at that time to be transmitted.
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Look down there: Hpv is usually transmitted through unprotected sex. It typically causes genital warts. You do not have to be active to transmit it. However, oral sex can transmit it to someone else's mouth so be careful. As an aside, it also increases risk of cervical cancer do be careful.
Answered 10/3/2013
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