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A member asked:
When genial hpv isn't active. how is it transmitted. can this happened by toilet seats. towels. clothes. cups. spoons. kissing?
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HPV: Is generally transmitted by direct contact and not by inanimate objects. It is unclear what you mean by "isn't active" since this is almost always without symptoms other than the presence of warts.
Answered 1/21/2013
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