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I was diagnosed with genital warts 15years ago..the doc gave me aldara (imiquimod). my paps are clean with no trace of warts..am i still contagious?

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Dr. Zachary Veres answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

HPV : You can always transmit the virus. Not as likely with active lesions and negative paps though

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/16/2015

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