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Is it possible for a man to have the hpv strain that causes warts but never have an outbreak?

Q: is it possible for a man to have the hpv strain that causes warts but never have an outbreak?

Yes: You can have the HPV virus in your system &amp; be asymptomatic. Unfortunately, you can still spread the virus to others via sexual contact. This is why the vaccine is so important.

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Dr. Deborah Ungerleider answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Yes: You can have the HPV virus in your system & be asymptomatic. Unfortunately, you can still spread the virus to others via sexual contact. This is why the vaccine is so important.

Dr Hickerson agreed

Answered 11/7/2019

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A member asked:

Is it possible for a man to have the hpv strain that causes warts but never have an outbreak?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Deborah Ungerleider answered

Dr Hickerson agreed

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