A 22-year-old female asked:
can i transmit virus if i have oral hpv by sharing spoons, drinking from the same cup etc? i don't want to infect my family.
1 doctor answer
Dr. Wayne Ingram answered
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Not if washed: Hpv cannot be transmitted if the utensils are washed prior to use. Hpv is transmitted from one warm moist place to another.
Answered on Apr 30, 2018
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