Is Unprotected Intercourse With An HPV Infected Person With Cervical Cancer Risky?

Posted on Fri, 6 Jan 2017

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Question : If a woman develops cervical cancer, is it likely that she would impart the hpv to a sexual partner three years earlier if no protection was used?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Regarding HPV transmission

Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us

I am Dr. Kakkar (Dermatologist and Venereologist). I have gone through your query and I have noted your concern.

Cervical infection with high risk HPV types is a factor for development of cervical cancer.

Therefore, yes the transmission of HPV infection is possible during unprotected sex if her cervical cancer was preceded by cervical infection with a high risk HPV type i.e HPV type 6,11,16,18.

Feel free to ask in case of any further doubts.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee