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Can a Virgin Get HPV?

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Updated November 14, 2010

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Question: Can a Virgin Get HPV?
Answer: HPV is is transmitted through both sexual intercourse and sexual contact.Because genital contact can occur without penetration, it is possible for a virgin to contract HPV.

HPV can also be transmitted during childbirth from mother to baby, although this is considered to be rare.

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