Can a mother with HPV pass the virus to her child?
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says it’s possible for the HPV virus to be passed from mother to child during birth, but it is “rare.” In fact, the agency estimates this occurs in no more than 1.1 cases per 100,000 children. In these extremely infrequent cases, the HPV infection is found in the infant’s respiratory tract, which can lead to wart-like growths – most commonly, on the larynx. Early diagnosis and care are key.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says it’s possible for the HPV virus to be passed from mother to child during birth, but it is “rare.” In fact, the agency estimates this occurs in no more than 1.1 cases per 100,000 children. In these extremely infrequent cases, the HPV infection is found in the infant’s respiratory tract, which can lead to wart-like growths C most commonly, on the larynx. Early diagnosis and care are key.
