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If i wash my genitals in bath or toilet, in case of having hpv, washing my hands with soap will be enough? can the virus spread other parts of body

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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Washing with: warm clean soap and water should be fine. Specific types of warts usually occur primarily in specific parts of the body.

Dr Chuu agreed

Answered 9/3/2018

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A member asked:

If i wash my genitals in bath or toilet, in case of having hpv, washing my hands with soap will be enough? can the virus spread other parts of body

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Chuu agreed

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