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Can genital hpv be transmitted by accidentally using a towel that someone with genital warts has used?
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chances close to 0- but not 0
Answered 4/23/2023
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In theory yes, but extremely rare if it occurs at all. If towels could transmit HPV, there would be many cases in persons who never had sex, but there are none.
Answered 4/24/2023
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