So I just found out my mom has HPV, and has had it since she was pregnant with me. I'm 20 years old. I don't know anything about it really. Could I have it too? I was a C section baby so I didn't come into contact with it vaginally, but I for some reason thought it was also a blood thing? I'm just terrified of having it. I've had bloodwork done in my 20 years of living and no one has ever told me I had it. I haven't had a pap smear yet because I'm not 21. I'm scared because I know it can be sexually transmitted. I had unprotected sex with one person a few years ago. Sorry if this sounds dumb, but could someone please educate me and ease my mind! Thanks.