I haven't seen this question addressed in this forum (although I am a new member). If one's partner has an HPV+ tumor, can he/she currently infect a partner who doesn't show (and has never shown - e.g., no abnormal pap smears)any evidence of HPV 16?

Sophie T.

CG to husband: SCC Stage 4, T4, N1, M0; non-smoker and very light social drinker; HPV+
induction chemo begun 7/07; chemo/radiation ended 10/10, first cat scan clear; scan on 5/9/08 clear, scan on 10/08 clear; scan 1/09 clear; scan 1/10 clear; passed away July 2, 2016