HPV Transmission question

[laurameal]

Hi There,

I know there are a lot of posts about HPV, but I'm still unclear on this.  My partner (a male) has HPV and had genital warts a few years ago.  He hasn't had any symptoms for about 3 years.  If we have unprotected sex am I at risk to get genital warts or am I at low risk since he has not had any symptoms for so long?

I know this might be obvious, but I'm confused about whether the disease can be transmitted no matter what or only if someone is having symptoms.

Thanks!!!

[kdaily]

He would not be contagious right now if he has cleared the infection, which it sounds like he did. But if you two were together when he had an active infection and if you two were engaging in unprotected sex then most likely you are infected already. Warts is nothing to worry about but an sight, just make sure you get your yearly paps

[alexdelong]

Low risk.

You can't know for certain if the virus has cleared, but if somebody has not had warts for 3 years, they are probably not contagious.