When Is Hpv Most Transmittable

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Human Papillomavirus (HPV)

What Is HPV? How Is HPV Detected? Can HPV Infection Be Prevented? How Are HPV Infections Treated? The Bottom Line NOTE: In the U.S., counseling and referrals are available on a national human papillomavirus (HPV) hotline. Call toll-free at 877-HPV-5868 (877-478-5868). What Is HPV? There are over 100 viruses known as human papilloma virus (HPV). They are common. One study found HPV in 77% of HIV-positive women. HPV is transmitted...

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How can I catch "HPV Human Papiloma virus"?

is HPV only transmittable sexually or can you pick it up by things like saliva,public restrooms, not washing hands after using the bathroom and other public places?Also, when it comes to the cancer causing high risk HPV's, is it even possible...

Response from Erik Glenn, M.A.

Chicago Black Gay Mens Caucus

Thanks for your question,HPV is <b>only</b> spread between people when an infected part of one person rubs up against another person's skin. This isn't just a light tap, this is real rubbing. We call this "direct... Read more »

HPV

I need to know how HPV is transfered from woman to woman? I have beed told that it is contaigous, however no one can tell me how. Also is it possible to get HPV in the mouth? and if so what would it look like the break out on the genetial area?...

Response from Judith Feinberg, M.D.

University of Cincinnati, College of Medicine

HPV, the virus that causes genital warts, is transmitted by close contact, regardless of the sex of the transmitter and 'transmittee'. It can occur in the mouth and looks like white scar tissue there. In the genital area, warts look like... Read more »

Oral and Facial HPV

I am so frustrated with the oral warts which I have now had for 2 years. Although my cd-4 count is only 129 and has been for the last 3 years my viral load is near undetectabe. I have been to many ENTs and Dermatologists and all I seem to get is...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

You have touched on a very frustrating problem and it sounds like you have already tried many of the usually plus/minus treatments that are available. Optimal suppression of HIV maximizes the chances that the CD4 count will increase but that does... Read more »

Gardasil (HPV) vaccine for those already with HPV (HPV Vaccine for MEN) (GARDASIL) VACCINE (HPV)

I'm a 43 year old man with HPV already, awaiting biopsy results to see if I have anal cancer as we speak. Is it a waist of time and resources to get the Gardasil (HPV) vaccine at this time, or will it help down the road whether I have anal...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,Gardasil is a preventative, not a therapeutic vaccine. Consequently if you already have the HPV strains contained within the vaccine, getting inoculated will not provide any help. I'll reprint some information about Gardasil from the... Read more »

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HPV and oral sex?

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Hi Im the same sguy with the OCD oral sex herpes problem. I was wonderin about HPV. 6 months and no signs. Am I in the clear with that as well?

On a sidenote Im not going to have sex ever. Ive had only one BJ and I flip. this sex thing is not for me... Read more »