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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.
How the infection is spread (transmission). HPV is spread by direct contact. 1  The virus can be spread to or from the genitals, anus, mouth, or throat during sexual activities. 2  But warts in the mouth or throat are extremely rare. 3  Condoms can lower your risk of getting genital warts.ow the infection is spread (transmission). HPV is spread by direct contact. 1  The virus can be spread to or from the genitals, anus, mouth, or throat during sexual activities. 2  But warts in the mouth or throat are extremely rare. 3  Condoms can lower your risk of getting genital warts.