Is female HPV infection caused by their spouse?

HPV refers to human papillomavirus. In general, whether a woman's human papillomavirus infection is caused by her partner depends on whether the partner carries the virus. If the partner has human papillomavirus, the infection may have originated from them; otherwise, it may not be due to the partner. The specific analysis is as follows:

1. Possible

Human papillomavirus is a double-stranded DNA virus classified into high-risk and low-risk types. It can cause squamous epithelial proliferation in human skin and mucous membranes, leading to conditions such as genital warts, flat warts, cervical cancer, and other diseases. If the partner carries human papillomavirus, sexual contact is usually the most likely route through which the woman may become infected.

2. Not likely

Human papillomavirus can be transmitted through sexual contact, indirect contact (e.g., shared personal items), or from mother to child. If the partner does not carry the virus, the woman’s HPV infection may have resulted from one of these other transmission routes.

If an HPV infection is suspected, prompt medical consultation is recommended to avoid delays in diagnosis and treatment.