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A 23-year-old female asked:

I noticed small bump near anus while wiping. im virgin w/o any sexual contact. could genital warts spread in doorknobs,toilets, other non sexual ways?

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Dr. Pierrette Mimi Poinsettanswered

Pediatrics 39 years experience

Genital warts: Genital warts are spread only via sexual contact. They are not transmitted via doorknobs, toilets other non sexual ways.

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