Is HPV contagious or can human papilloma virus be easily spread?

HPV, human papilloma virus, gives rise to several types of warts that may include genital warts, flat warts and plantar warts. Some types of HPV results in warts on the lower extremities while other types of HPV result in genital warts. The common reasons for spreading HPV include contact with skin to skin or sexual contact. One may also contract HPV during childbirth. The brushing of one’s fingernails may also help spread the HPV virus, which can easily be transferred by shaking hands.

While some people believe that using condoms during sexual activity is enough protection, most professionals disagree. All that’s needed is to touch another person’s skin to spread the HPV or human papilloma virus. In regard to the more serious strains of infection, genital warts may be the most severe.  These strains of HPV usually spread during sexual intercourse, anal sex, and oral sex. Genital warts may also be invisible while residing in the anus or vagina.

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