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A member asked:

Is there any way of getting rid of the genital warts virus / infection?

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Dr. Joel Gallant answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

No: You can't get rid of the hpv virus, just the warts.

Dr Newman agreed

Answered 8/16/2012

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A member asked:

My friend has genital warts My genitals touched the toilet seat when I went to the bathroomMy friend just used my toilet ,If there is genital HPV virus on the toilet seatcan I get infected?I mean, am I going to get an infection this time?

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A member asked:

I had intercourse with An unknown woman 1year and 8months ago using a condom.I suspect I got hpv infection there But so far I have no genital warts on my body.I will be married in 4more years.Will my wife get hpv virus(genatal warts)infection from me?

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A member asked:

Would it be ok to get the hpv vaccine if I have already had genital warts. I dont want it to reactivate something or make something worse as in terms of infection. It has been said it is a small protein that doesnt include the virus, just immunity?

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A member asked:

Can a person who has only hpv infection without genital warts get genital warts in the future if the immune system clears the hpv infection within 2 years?

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A member asked:

Are there any confirmed cases of genital hpv (warts) being transferred via fomites? Eg non-sexually. I get a lot of anxiety about accidentally transmitting the virus to a friend or family member?

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