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Can you pass genital warts to family and friends just by shaking hands , hugging , touching objects or sharing drinks ? or any physical contact

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Dr. Ralph Boling answered

Very unlikely: usually requires contact with the infected location, to get transmitted.

Answered 11/29/2019

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A member asked:

Can you pass genital warts to family and friends just by shaking hands , hugging , touching objects or sharing drinks ? or any physical contact

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ralph Boling answered

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