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How long does genital warts stay alive on a wash towel?

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Dr. Jumnah Thanapathy answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

1/2 hour: If it is warm enough viruses can survive up to 1/2 our outside the body.

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/8/2019

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