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If i have warts, does that mean i can give my partner hpv?

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Dr. Jeffrey Levine answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Genital Warts-Yes: Genital warts are caused by the human papilloma virus (HPV), and are highly infectious; easily transmitted via skin to skin contact (not just penis to vagina/anus/mouth). 90% of genital warts are caused by HPV subtypes 9 & 11, which can be prevented (but not treated) by the HPV (Gardasil) vaccine. See you clinician about treatment options and use male/female condoms to reduce transmission risk.

Answered 7/17/2014

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