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If hpv dna can be detected in blood, how come hpv can't be transmitted via blood? sorry if this is a stupid question?

Q: if hpv dna can be detected in blood, how come hpv can't be transmitted via blood? sorry if this is a stupid question?

: It is not a stupid question. There is some controversy now about whether HPV can be transmitted through blood. Previously it was thought not to. Research is ongoing.

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

It is not a stupid question. There is some controversy now about whether HPV can be transmitted through blood. Previously it was thought not to. Research is ongoing.

Answered 1/10/2023

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

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DNA does not necessarily mean intact virus that can be transmitted.

Dr Ferguson and another doctor agreed

Answered 1/15/2023

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A member asked:

If hpv dna can be detected in blood, how come hpv can't be transmitted via blood? sorry if this is a stupid question?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Dr Ferguson and another doctor agreed

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