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How is the human papillomavirus transmitted?

By Marta Barranquero Gómez B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist).
Last Update: 07/18/2024

Human Papillomavirus or HPV is transmitted by sexual contact, so it is considered a sexually transmitted infection. However, it is quite complicated to know the exact moment in which the HPV infection was contracted, since this virus can be present for a long time without people being aware of it.

 Marta Barranquero Gómez
Marta Barranquero Gómez
B.Sc., M.Sc.
Embryologist
Graduated in Biochemistry and Biomedical Sciences by the University of Valencia (UV) and specialized in Assisted Reproduction by the University of Alcalá de Henares (UAH) in collaboration with Ginefiv and in Clinical Genetics by the University of Alcalá de Henares (UAH).
License: 3316-CV
Embryologist. Graduated in Biochemistry and Biomedical Sciences by the University of Valencia (UV) and specialized in Assisted Reproduction by the University of Alcalá de Henares (UAH) in collaboration with Ginefiv and in Clinical Genetics by the University of Alcalá de Henares (UAH). License: 3316-CV.