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Is hpv genetic

Updated: 9/7/2023
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No HPV is not hereditary. In order for something to be passed down to your offspring, the disease must be encoded in the DNA of the individual. HPV does not do this. HPV is a virus that is transmitted by skin contact, so if the child acquires the disease, it is because of contact, not genetics.

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HPV is not a genetic illness. HPV is an infectious viral illness.

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