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Ive asked a few hpv questions on here. i have ocd as well so struggle with contamination anxiety. if fomite transmission isnt a worry, then what explains studies suggesting people who are yet to have sex testing positive for hpv?
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HPV can be transmitted in many ways other than sex. Best is to lead a safe clean life and not worry about the so called studies about transmission. Wish you well
Answered 6/12/2023
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