By Lisa Fayed, About.com
Updated: April 21, 2007
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Question: Can a Virgin Get HPV?
Answer: HPV is is transmitted through both sexual intercourse and sexual contact.Because genital contact can occur without penetration, it is possible for a virgin to contract HPV.
HPV can also be transmitted during childbirth from mother to baby, although this is considered to be rare.
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