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Can you tell me if i could get hpv by using a public bathroom?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Nope: Not unless you have sex with someone in the bathroom.

Dr Munshower agreed

Answered 11/29/2014

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