If a HPV test comes back negative can it still be transmitted?

Question

I know that HPV is a virus which makes it incurable but your immune system supresses it similar to the way of chicken pox. Also, should one inform their future partner on this std if it's found undetected?

Answer 1

Once you've had HPV, its always there, regardless if your test came back negative or not, chances are a negative test just shows that the HPV isn't active at that time. HPV can still be spread to your partner. So, yes, you should tell them because if they end up getting HPV and then think you're cheating because they contracted and STD, you're in hot water........

Answer 2

As an update there is a vaccination that prevents viruses. It's called Gardasil and just for HPV in women. It's very recent and may not be on the market yet but I do know it has FDA approval. Studies are supposed be coming for its effectiveness in men. But for now ladies - ask your doctor about this. Gardasil is marketed as a vaccine against Cervical Cancer. But more directly it works by protecting against HPV. Evidence shows that HPV is one of the leading causes of Cervical Cancer.
It's just more appealing to say Cancer Vaccine then Sexually Transmitted Warts Vaccine. Hope this helps

Answer 3

Nearly 90% of sexually active people have HPV.......most don't know it because it lays dormant in the body unless it is triggered by something. It can be transmitted no matter what. If you have it, you have it. I wouldn't bother informing anyone of it, since it is so common they most likely have it themselves already. However, any OTHER std that you contract, you should tell them.

Answer 4

I don't understand? You have HPV but your test came back negative?

Answer 5

Just off a hunch, since it is a virus, it can be spread especially if you haven't had it and no vaccinations prevent viruses

Answer 6

I :think a negative reading is just that and then thand who ever you thank for haveing a negative answer.. Thats great ..