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A member asked:
With genital warts -this virus can spread from towels n material? underwear towel ?, is washing them clearing the virus? how do u control this virus,
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Unlikely: It is common belief genital warts are transmitted by skin to skin contact only (sexual contact ), other means possible but unlikely . You can control them by various accepted treatments.
Answered 3/26/2013
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See below: Regular laundry will sanitize the clothing. See your doctor for treatment of warts. These can be treated.
Answered 12/21/2019
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