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A member asked:

Hpv virus can pass trough warp and woof of clothes( from top to botton of clothe or cotton)?

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

No, it does not.

Dr Handsfield agreed

Answered 12/6/2022

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