San Angelo, TX
A 28-year-old female asked:
Have high risk hpv with dysplasia not warts. can i transfer it to hands eyes or mouth by simple touch or is it soley survivable in genital area?
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Dr. George Gatakyanswered
61 years experience
It survives anywhere: Hpv can survive anywhere on the skin,
regardless of type.
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