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Can the hpv that causes cancer live on my hands? i worry that when i didnt wash my hands and touched myself down there i spread hpv that causes cancer to myself. is this possible? i am a virgin?
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HPV infection is a sexually transmitted disease(STD). Therefore it is not likely to be affecting a virgin. Consequently you need not worry about getting it by contact such as your hands. Cancer is a rare complication of HPV infection which in most cases resolves on its own and cleared by your immune system.
Answered 3/24/2021
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