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Can you explain if it's possible to get hpv from making out?
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Probably not...: ...but it depends a bit on what you mean by "making out". The large majority of genital HPV infections are acquired by intercourse, i.e. vaginal or anal sex. Oral sex may account for a few cases. (Do you consider that "making out"?) HPV is not transmitted by kissing or hand-genital contact, or so rarely it can be ignored.
Answered 11/29/2014
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