OMG!! For the 100th time. How Do You Get HPV?

okay all i wanna know is what part of the VAGINA and the PENIS has to touch in order for someone to get hpv? is it the area where pubic hair grows that develops hpv? what part of the genitals has to touch?!!!

answer please ...i been looking for some answers to my question for like hours omg.

FOR THE LAST TIME:

wherever there is skin you can get HPV

The culprit is one of the HPVs (human papillomaviruses) that can be spread from person to person or be acquired through contact with a contaminated surface.

Over 100 types of HPVs have been identified that infect skin or mucous membranes, depending on the virus type. HPV types that infect skin lead to the development of common skin warts.

HPVs have gained widespread attention for their proven role in the development of genital and anal cancers, particularly cancer of the cervix. Specific "high risk" types of HPV that infect the mucosal tissue that lines the genital area are responsible for these carcinogenic (cancer-causing) effects. "High risk" HPVs have also been implicated in the development of a subset of head and neck cancers that develop in the area of the tonsils.

There are also "low risk" HPV types that lead to the development of benign lesions in the genital area, such as genital warts. Some of these HPV types infect skin and cause warts in various locations on the body. Other HPV types cause benign growths, or papillomas, on the vocal cords.

Having an infection with the types of HPV that cause benign skin warts does not increase a person's risk of developing cancer. In other words, the types of virus that cause warts on the skin do NOT cause cancer.

The HPV infection responsible for warts is spread by direct contact with an infected person or through indirect contact from contaminated surfaces such as bathing facilities, clothing, or towels. Since a wart generally appears after a few months or even longer after the infection with HPV, it can be difficult or impossible to determine exactly where and when an HPV infection occurred.

It is also possible for persons to be infected with HPV鈥攁nd spread the infection to others鈥攚ithout having any evidence of warts themselves. People who have warts in one location of the body can also spread the infection to other body parts.

Although it is virtually impossible to completely prevent infection with HPVs, good hygienic practices can help reduce the chances of developing skin warts:

NEVER touch a wart on another person.


DO NOT touch, shave, or pick at a wart on yourself (or anyone else).


ALWAYS wear shoes or sandals in public locker rooms, shower areas, and around pool facilities.


BE SURE that bathing areas are thoroughly cleaned if someone at your home has warts.


DO NOT share bath towels with anyone with warts. A person with warts should only use towels once. Wash the towels between uses.

Sorry, there is no precise answer for you. But here is the best that the experts I've talked to can do: 鈥淕enital鈥?means anything from the lower abdomen to the lower buttocks. It is not just the penis or vagina. Genital warts grow all over this region! In addition, although it is nowhere near as common, oral sex can transmit HPV as well. It is estimated that about a third of mouth and throat cancers are due to HPV.

Pam, from theHPVtest.com

Even condoms won't prevent this disease. IT is the most common and contagious. It is spread through sexual contact and also just skin to skin contact. You can get it on your private area, around it and even on your anus. There is a vaccine. I suggest you get it. My doc told me once you have slept with 5 people they already assume you have it, that is how common it is.

macy, if you've been on for hours have you looked at any websites that offer information?
google it for goodness sakes!
how stupid are you anyway? why do you want to know what part of the genitals is untouchable to transmit hpv?

Well the causes I know is by having sexual contact with an infected person or sexual intercourse. And that means your vagina or penis dosen't have to touch the infected part YOU STILL CAN GET!!