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I just got diagnosed with possible low grade abnormality in my hpv test. how do i prevent spreading it to my family members? can the virus be transmitted through inanimate objects such as clothes or doorknobs? can it be transmitted through sharing utensil

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Dr. Bradford Romans answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

No.Genital warts,or,: HPV,is a sexually transmitted disease,and is transmitted by intimate sexual contact.Not usually spread to family or close household contacts in a casual manner.

Answered 10/5/2016

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Dr. David Lipkin answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Family won't get it: Genital HPV can be contracted by non-intercourse sexual activity with a partner or by sharing sexual toys. In the absence of these activities, contracting genital HPV is uncommon but has been reported. The virus can live on surfaces other than skin for a limited time so it's possible, though very unlikely, to contract it other than sexually.

Answered 5/16/2018

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No.: Spread through sexual, not casual, contact. Use condoms to prevent spread to partners, and make them aware of your history.

Answered 5/16/2018

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