A member asked:

Can i get a wart on or in my vagina from a penis just touching my vagina or do i actually have to have unprotected sex to get a wart?

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Yes: Genital warts can be transfered without penetration. There have been documented cases of transmission through wet underware.

Answered 3/26/2013

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Dr. Joel Gallant answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Genital contact: Since hpv can infect intact skin, intercourse is not required. Any form of genital contact can transmit hiv.

Answered 7/29/2012

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