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Important facts about HPV: 1  HPV infection spreads from one person to another through sexual contact involving the anus, mouth, or vagina. The virus can be spread, even if you do not see the warts.  You may not see warts for 6 weeks to 6 months after becoming infected. You may not notice them for years.
HPV is highly contagious. Both men and women may acquire HPV. Some types of HPV may be transmitted via skin-to-skin personal contact, while other types are sexually transmitted through genital contact (vaginal, oral and anal sex) with an infected partner (10).Over 30 types of HPV are sexually transmitted (3).PV is highly contagious. Both men and women may acquire HPV. Some types of HPV may be transmitted via skin-to-skin personal contact, while other types are sexually transmitted through genital contact (vaginal, oral and anal sex) with an infected partner (10). Over 30 types of HPV are sexually transmitted (3).