A 21-year-old female asked:

if someone has hpv in skin, on hand for examlpe, can pass it through food or wasking dishes etc in my mouth?

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Dr. Troy Ross answered

Occupational Medicine 24 years experience

No: The hpv virus spreads from direct skin to skin contact.

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