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If u got hpv by frottage on vulva, will it infect the cervix even without intercourse(virgin). ?

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HPV a traveler: HPV can travel from the vulva to the vagina cervix without intercourse. The modality of travel is a tampon, dildo or finger.

Answered 4/9/2020

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I have seen that there are some urine tests to detect hpv dna. since i am virgin if there is hpv in only vulva or throat, not in cervix, are these urine tests still able to detect hpv dna in these areas by urine?

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Im virgin and i would like learn if i have high risk hpv in my vulva, does it show up in a cervical swab hpv dna test? since i havent had a penetration, can hpv still show up in test from getting sample inside cervix?

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