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I was diagnosed with genital warts 15years ago..the doc gave me aldara (imiquimod). my paps are clean with no trace of warts..am i still contagious?
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HPV : You can always transmit the virus. Not as likely with active lesions and negative paps though
Answered 3/16/2015
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