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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?

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Dr. Stephen Pappachen answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

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.

Answered 11/18/2019

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A member 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?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Stephen Pappachen answered

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