Patient's question:
Female, 30 years old, recently had a routine physical examination. After receiving the report, it indicated an HPV infection. Please ask if HPV can be transmitted through other routes besides sexual transmission.Doctor's answer:
Genital warts are a sexually transmitted disease primarily characterized by fibrotic lesions in the anogenital area, caused by the transmission of human papillomavirus (HPV). After a latent period of approximately 1.5 to 8 months, with an average of 3 months, the disease manifests. This condition is relatively common and is mainly spread through sexual contact. Currently, the possibility of a false positive is quite low. If you are not fully reassured, you may consider getting retested at another hospital. It is important to pay attention to personal hygiene and avoid further sexual activity during this period.