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Re: HPV--method of transmission, incubation, testing From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net) Thu, 23 Oct 1997 20:08:16 -0500 (CDT) Messages sorted by: [ date ][ thread ][ subject ][ author ] Next message: Beth: "St. Johns Wort" Previous message: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D.: "Re: siatica" In reply to: joanna: "HPV--method of transmission, incubation, testing" Next in thread: joanna: "Re: HPV--Dr. Marchbein, one more question please?" Reply: joanna: "Re: HPV--Dr. Marchbein, one more question please?" At Thu, 23 Oct 1997, joanna wrote: > >Can anyone tell me exactly how, mechanically, the HPV virus is >transmitted during vaginal sex? Is it in the semen, or is the virus >passed from the site of infection on the penis directly to vaginal or >cervical mucosa? Direct contact as in your second example. >In other words, >if a woman had HPV warts on her cervix, is that because her partner had >HPV on the tip of his penis and it was rubbed against the cervix? Probably, and if not on the tip, pretty close. >Also, what is the latency between infection and the development of >actual warts? Several weeks to several years, depending upon the person and their health status. >And after warts are removed, how can infection with HPV be diagnosed? Is >it detectable? Yes. New warts or an abnormal pap smear with cell changes consistent with HPV. -- Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS OBGYN.net U.S. Representative, New York Great Neck, New York http://www.obgyn.net/states/bios/marchbein.htm http://www.obgyn.net/women/advisors/harveym.htm *Note: Opinions expressed here are for educational purpose only. This information is not intended to supplant the need for you to consult with your physician prior to choosing therapeutic options. **Private emails cannot be entertained due to time constraints, consequently no private emails will receive a response. **Thank you for your understanding ;-) Next message: Beth: "St. Johns Wort" Previous message: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D.: "Re: siatica" In reply to: joanna: "HPV--method of transmission, incubation, testing" Next in thread: joanna: "Re: HPV--Dr. Marchbein, one more question please?" Reply: joanna: "Re: HPV--Dr. Marchbein, one more question please?"

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