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Can my child catch hpv by taking a bath with an hpv infected person?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. Rebecca Gray answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

No: Hpv is sexually transmitted. Causal contact, including sharing towels or taking baths does not transmit hpv.

Dr Villaplana and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/8/2020

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Dr. George Klauber answered

Specializes in Pediatric Urology

Unlikely: Hpv is transmitted by direct contact. But why take the risk.

Answered 4/8/2020

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