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Is it possible to get genital warts from toilet seats?

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Dr. Jerome Litt answered

Specializes in Dermatology

Genital warts toilet: Not very likely! scabies, crabs, possibly; warts, very rare if never.

Answered 1/14/2019

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HPV & Toilet Seats: Fortunately, this is a myth, but still remains a common belief among many people. The human pappillomavirus (hpv) cannot be transmitted through sitting on a toilet seat. Because viruses cannot survive long outside of the body, hpv cannot be transmitted this way.

Answered 5/27/2013

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