Is hpv contagious after warts are gone?

Yes: there are many types of HPV and most people who have it never see warts. So, some types of HPV would show up as warts, but virus lives deeper.

Most likely, not ...: Up to present, we only can treat visible lesions or suspicious areas as shown on so-called aceto-white test. It's been known more 50% of patients may have recurrence in time. In fact, most of times, the treated patients become HPV carriers. Nonetheless, keeping up good health and practicing safe sex will help fend off HPV reactivation - at bay. These facts are parts of life which we have to accept

YES: There are over a hundred types of HPV, and they are considered highly transmissable, even after one encounter with an indiviual who has the virus. There's been a steady rise in the # of oropharyngeal cancers caused by HPV--and also a rise in anal cancer. HPV infections can show up YEARS after exposure--as out immune system becomes less effective. Vaccination can reduce risk of serious sequelae.