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How is HPV transmitted?
HPV is primarily transmitted through skin-to-skin contact during vaginal, anal, or oral sex. Unlike infections that require vaginal transmission, HPV can be transmitted even without penetration. Therefore, condoms, while useful, do not offer complete protection.

It is also possible to be infected by an asymptomatic person. Because many HPV infections are asymptomatic, a partner can transmit the virus unknowingly. This “silent” transmission makes early detection particularly difficult without regular testing.

The link between a large number of partners and the risk of HPV
More exposure, more chances
The more intimate partners a person has, the more likely they are to encounter someone carrying a high-risk strain of HPV. For men, each new partner represents a potential exposure to the virus. While one or two encounters do not significantly increase the risk, regular contact with multiple unprotected partners statistically increases the risk of infection.

According to a study published in the journal Sexually Transmitted Diseases, men who reported having more than five intimate partners in their lifetime had a significantly higher risk of contracting HPV than those with fewer partners. A clear linear relationship has been established between the number of partners and the prevalence of HPV.

The Role of the Immune Response
Most healthy individuals recover from HPV infection within two years. However, repeated exposure to different strains, especially over short periods, can make it more difficult for the immune system to suppress or eliminate the virus. In men, this increases the risk of persistent infection, which is associated with long-term complications.

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