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To: dha

Psst - HPV-types can also be transmitted through simple contact, not just sexual intercourse.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_papillomavirus


34 posted on 02/02/2007 1:45:19 PM PST by Spktyr
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To: Spktyr
Psst - HPV-types can also be transmitted through simple contact, not just sexual intercourse.

But honestly, do you really think the "simple contact" route is why an estimated 30-50% of sexually active females have HPV?
44 posted on 02/02/2007 1:50:18 PM PST by Antoninus ( Who is Duncan Hunter? Find out....www.gohunter08.com)
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To: Spktyr
Psst - HPV-types can also be transmitted through simple contact, not just sexual intercourse.

You're wrong about that. Yes, there are many different HPV viruses spread by many means. There are STD-specific HPV viruses though, and they are the ones most likely to cause cancer.

50 posted on 02/02/2007 1:51:18 PM PST by lqclamar
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