Kennesaw, GA
A 22-year-old female asked:
If you're wearing condom can u still transmit hpv through skin contact from the private area that the condom doesn't cover?
1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. George Klauberanswered
Specializes in Pediatric Urology
Yes U can: HPV can be transmitted from one uncovered genital area to another, i.e from scrotum to or from labia or introits.
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A 25-year-old female asked:
So there is no or low risk of transmission by touching underwear and there was no bare genital skin contact...am afraid tht with the same hands touching own genitals would increase the risk of getting hpv infection .please confirm sir or mam, scared?
Dr. Hunter Handsfieldanswered
Infectious Disease 55 years experience
Confirmed. HPV is not transmitted by any kind of casual touching. For infection to take hold, it requires exposure to LOTS of virus, not small amounts... Read More
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Dr. Donald Colantinoanswered
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A female asked:
If I touched the genital area of someone with HPV when they weren't wearing a condom and then touched something else eg a bag is that object infected?
Dr. Stephen Pappachenanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
No: Virus can't use a non-living object/entity as a host. They, typically, rely on host DNA/genetic material to wreak their havoc.
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A 29-year-old female asked:
Do I have to use female condom and my partner his condom all the time since I have HPV?? Doesn't condoms cause rash/itchiness/skin irritation? Help
Dr. Ed Friedlanderanswered
Pathology 46 years experience
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A member asked:
Hi doc..I tested positive for hpv. I had some genital warts burnt a few months ago, recent i saw blood on the condom after sex. It isn't period. Help?
Dr. John Geisleranswered
Gynecologic Oncology 29 years experience
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