I assume your use of the medical term means this probably has been seen and professionally diagnosed as a papilloma. For such an issue in the oral cavity, some physicians might use that term for any of several growths other than warts cased by human papillomavirus (HPV) (i.e. true papillomas). And assuming the diagnosis is correct, i.e. that you have an oral wart caused by HPV, after presence for several years, it may not be transmissible. In addition, most oral warts are not caused by the genital HPV types. Finally, oral HPV is not known to be transmitted by kissing, although it may occur from time to time by sexual (open mouth) kissing, but probably never by social kissing, i.e. a quick kiss on someone's mouth or cheek.

My guess is that you need not disclose this to anyone, including kissing or sexual partners. However, I stress that this is a guess -- not being an STD problem, this is outside this forum's main areas of expertise. If you have a regular doctor, or a doctor who has evaluated and followed this problem, it would be reasonable to follow up with that provider and follow his or her advice.

Sorry I can't give you more defintive answers, but I hope these comments are somewhat helpful. Let me know if anything isn't clear.

HHH, MD

Thanks

That completes the two follow-up exchanges included with each question and so ends this thread. I hope the discussion has been helpful.