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A member asked:

Is there a possibility to transmit hpv while wiping front-to-back? (in case if i have genital hpv?

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

Spread of HHPV depends on many factors of which the way you wipe does not impact.

Answered 9/6/2023

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