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Do hpv live on pubic hair?i have hpv genital warts and high risk.my mother touched my pubic skin w/ hair while touching around my pelvic after i complained about my pelvic pain to her. can my hpv virus got into her finger and can infect her some way?

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Dr. Ralph Boling answered

Unlikely with: this contact, but wearing gloves, and using condoms can decrease risk of spread.

Answered 11/29/2019

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A member asked:

Do hpv live on pubic hair?i have hpv genital warts and high risk.my mother touched my pubic skin w/ hair while touching around my pelvic after i complained about my pelvic pain to her. can my hpv virus got into her finger and can infect her some way?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ralph Boling answered

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