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Is std passed from hand touching genitals to touching other partners genitals?

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Dr. Brian Nguyen answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Sometimes: STDs such as herpes and HPV are transmitted via contact of the skin and so you have to be careful. Condoms are helpful but not 100%. It's important to have a conversation with your partner about their risk when engaging in sexual practices.

Dr Russo and another doctor agreed

Answered 12/13/2018

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Yes, its possible: STDs can be passed this way. Best wishes!

Dr Baumann agreed

Answered 5/7/2015

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Hand first touches the surface of the object contaminated by the genital wart or the genital hpv, such as the door handle of the consulting room for STDs,and then the hand touches the genitals. Will this behavior also be a means of transmission?

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