Anyone here an "expert" on HPV? I've got some specific questions but the information I've found on the web site is pretty general. It seems that most of the information regarding transmitting the virus to others has to do with genital warts (tranmission possible by skin-to-skin contact in the gential areas). What about if a person had HPV, which caused abnormal growths in the cervix, but no genital warts? Could transmission still be possible via skin-to-skin contact, or would there have to be exchange of bodily fluids (sexually transmitted)?? In other words, there are many different strains of the virus but are they all transmitted the same way, or would it be different per strain? From what I've read, men rarely show symptoms of HPV and that it is one of the most common STDs. I also read that most people show no symptoms of the virus and that most people will cure themselves of the virus in 6 to 8 months. I'd appreciate some insight to my questions or if someone could point me in the right direction to other resources I'd be greatful.

Thanks!