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A 27-year-old female asked:
If i touch a genital wart on my body and don't wash my hand then touch another part of my body or someone else can i give them hpv or warts.or spread ?
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Dr. Addagada Raoanswered
General Surgery 58 years experience
Possible , but : Not likely. Warts or papillomas are caused by hpv virus, ned repeated contact , just causal is not enough for transmission , due to genetic variation , usually confines to its own location cleanliness and good hygiene are best preventive measures , vaccination for young females is to prevent cervical cancer.
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