Can I get human papillomavirus (HPV) again?

Heidi Fantasia on behalf of Honor Society of Nursing (STTI)

Nursing

Yes, you can get HPV again. There are more than 100 different strains (or types) of HPV, and approximately 40 of those are sexually transmitted and affect the genitals. It is possible to clear one strain and then be infected with a different one, especially if you have a new sexual partner.

Riverside Health System

Yes. There are many types of HPV, so you can get HPV again.
This answer is based on the source infromation from the National Women's Health Information Center

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HPV

Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is a sexually transmitted disease that can sometimes cause genital warts. Certain types of HPV can also cause cancer in some individuals. Some people never know they have HPV at all, since symptoms arent always noticeable. If you are sexually active, you are at risk for contracting HPV. About 50% of people that have sex acquire HPV in their lifetime, but far less than that will ever develop genital warts. If you are between 9 and 26 and want to reduce your risk of getting HPV, talk to your doctor about the HPV vaccination.

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