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It is possible that a male be infected with papilloma virus on his penis , and never show any symptoms of infections?

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Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

Yes: Most of us men have probably met hpv including some of the nasty strains; we seldom show any lesions (though we can), and we can transmit it to others.

Dr Raff and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/3/2013

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A member asked:

It is possible that a male be infected with papilloma virus on his penis , and never show any symptoms of infections?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

Dr Raff and another doctor agreed

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