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A member asked:
Can hpv spread with hands? for example: if someone touch her genital area and then touch himself(to mouth,nose or genital area)? can you explain scientifically? i read a writing that "hands dont spread hpv" but don't understand completely why don't?
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Depends on details: If the question is can hands spread HPV, then the answer is YES. That means if you put HPV, Flu, or COVID viruses on your hands and do nothing else other than move your hands to touch other things, then the HPV, Flu, or COVID viruses will be spread by your hands. That's not the full typical intent of such a question. A question that details clearly the intent is a better question.
Answered 9/20/2020
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