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I have a wart in my thumb nail & ive been having it for about 8 months or so & it still hasnt gone away. does that mean i have hvp? if so how could that been transmitted if im a virgin ?

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Dr. Mark Owolabi answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Warts are caused by a a different strain of HPV than that which causes cervical cancer. People may develop warts after skin to skin contact with another person’s wart.

Answered 6/25/2022

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The wart is caused by one of the hundreds of stains of HPV. You may try over the counter remedies. Take HPV vaccine. Wish you good health! Safe sex: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/safer-sex-guidelines

Answered 6/27/2022

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