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Does sexual penetration need to occur to transmit HPV?

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Does sexual penetration need to occur to transmit HPV?

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No. It only takes skin to skin genital contact to transmit the virus from one person to another. Sexual penetration does not need to occur. If you think you are in a higher risk group for HPV, you should contact your doctor for further information on the condition and your testing options.