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My gf's ex had genital warts & she got tested. the test came back negative, but her dr. said she could be a carrier. if we had sex could i get it?

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Dr. Andrea Brand answered

Possibly: If your sexual partner carries the virus that causes genital warts (HPV), you may contract infection with the virus. Visible warts may or may not be present.

Answered 5/12/2014

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A member asked:

My gf's ex had genital warts & she got tested. the test came back negative, but her dr. said she could be a carrier. if we had sex could i get it?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Andrea Brand answered

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