 [ Symptoms ] i have had several hiv tests i would like to ask you…i am totally free from hiv or need re test [ Disease ] yes absolutely human papillomavirus causes warts on the hands feet and genitals i am assuming you are referring to the sexually transmitted disease of genital warts which is commonly called hpv because hpv is a virus it can be transmitted to anyone viruses do not take into account the sex of the individual they are invading just as the influenza flu virus can be transmitted between individuals of the same sex so can hpv genital warts are spread by skin to skin contact the only way to avoid getting genital warts is to avoid having sex with an infected person condom usage may not completely protect against the transmission of hpv because a condom does not cover all of the skin areas that may come in contact with the virus if you have had sex with an infected person you can get tested for hpv this is especially important for women as hpv can cause cervical cancer also be aware there are two vaccines for hpv these are recommended for younger women and men generally in the age range of 10 to 26 i hope this answers your question