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I was detected hpv. since a week ago, ive been washing my hands like 10 times after using the restroom, complete exageration. is 1 enough? also, my hands dont get cleaner the more i wash them right?
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Relax: HPV is passed surface to surface by direct genital to genital contact. It does not spread by casual contact as would germs like staph or strep. Normal hygienic practices are the only effort needed.
Answered 12/6/2020
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