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Could you have hpv infection with no visible warts?

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Dr. Raj Syal answered

Yes: There are many types of hpv. The hpv that causes warts is different from the ones detected on a pap smear.

Dr Livingston agreed

Answered 2/6/2015

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Dr. Joseph Eastern answered

Yes.: It is fairly common to have hpv with no visible warts, or any symptoms at all. There are lab tests to determine if that is the case.

Dr Anyanwu agreed

Answered 9/13/2013

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Dr. Michael Fisher answered

HPV: The majority of people with the genital wart virus (hpv) have no signs and symptoms of infection.

Answered 9/9/2013

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A member asked:

Could you have hpv infection with no visible warts?

5 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

Dr. Raj Syal answered

Dr Livingston agreed

Dr. Joseph Eastern answered

Dr Anyanwu agreed

Dr. Michael Fisher answered

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