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There are many strains of hpv..do all strains cause genital warts?

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No not all strains: Not all strains of hpv cause genital warts.But it can be prevented by hpv vaccine which is given to boys and girls from 9 to 23 years of age to prevent genital warts.

Dr Levine agreed

Answered 12/4/2013

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