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How could you get hpv or genital warts?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. Raj Syal answered

Sexual contact: These are sexually transmitted diseases.

Answered 8/29/2011

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Skin contact.: Most cases, if not all, are due to skin-to-skin contact with someone who has warts.

Answered 9/9/2013

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