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mentally challenged son with genital warts

I have a 41 yr old son who is mentally challenged and has never been sexually active. He has just been diagnosed with genital warts how is this possible? this is very upsetting we always asked him if any one ever touched him and he has said no.We are going to meet with the doctor but I would like to have an idea if this is possible.


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unlikely but possible he has always been very open with us we are going to speak to his dr. the abuse may have happened a long time ago but the virus stayed dorment all this time we will get to the bottom of this thank you for your input
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  This isn't something he got from non-sexual contact.  perhaps he's embarrassed to discuss being sexually active with you?    
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At this point you need to really confirm this with the Dr and then you would have to go back to the home with some questions.
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He has been in a wonderful group home for the past 5 years we always ask him if anyone ever touched him in a bad way his answere is always no
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101028 tn?1419603004
you don't get genital warts through routine day to day contact.  

does he live with you or in a group home of some sort?

grace
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