Is HPV an STD?

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Dr Anshul Maheshwari

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5+ Yrs

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Yes, you can get HPV by having vaginal, anal, or oral sex with someone who has the virus. It is most commonly spread during vaginal or anal sex. HPV can be passed even when an infected person has no signs or symptoms.

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