A 25-year-old female asked:
I have hpv high risks and active genital warts. can i swim in swimming pool? will i trasmit hpv virus to people through swimming pool? how about sharing bathtub and washing machine with family? can i wash my cloth n used panty together with theirs?
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Dr. Robert Kwokanswered
Pediatrics 35 years experience
No worries: Swimming pools, bathtubs, and washing machines do not transmit HPV infections. The laundry can be washed together (but separate the lights and darks, and know which fabrics should use hot, warm, or cool water. Otherwise, people may get upset if their clothes get messed up in the laundry).
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A 26-year-old female asked:
As a person with Hpv infection inc gnital warts, can i wash my dirty cloths inc my panties with my family cloths tgether? Can soaps kill the virus? I dont want to infect my family, but we did laundry tgether.How to wash hand after touching my gnital?
Dr. Gurmukh Singhanswered
Pathology 51 years experience
Agree with Dr. F: You should still get HPV vaccine to avoid infection with other strains of HPV.
Have a healthy diet, exercise 30 minutes/day, drink plenty of water, ha... Read More
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A 26-year-old female asked:
Hi, can Hpv virus stay on hand after i touched my hpv infected genital i hve both (warts/high risk). Can wash using tap water &handsoap enough to kill it?
Dr. Robert Kwokanswered
Pediatrics 35 years experience
No worries: Water has been used for thousands and thousands of years, and is fine. However, one should not overwash, as that will cause skin problems. Adding a ge... Read More
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A 40-year-old male asked:
The Patient with genital warts in my familyMy genitals touched the toilet seat when I went to the toilethe just used the toilet ,If there is genital HPV virus on the toilet seatcan I get infected?
Dr. James Fergusonanswered
Pediatrics 48 years experience
Wouldn't worry: The HPV strains responsible for genital warts as well as other issues are not passed like common germs. The reason it is a STD is it is from some form... Read More
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A 25-year-old female 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?
Dr. Ralph Bolinganswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 41 years experience
Unlikely with: this contact, but wearing gloves, and using condoms can decrease risk of spread.
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A 26-year-old female asked:
I have hpv genital wart, if my sister tuoch my dirty underwear by her hand to put it in washing machine can she get hpv plz answer im scared ?
Dr. Robert Kwokanswered
Pediatrics 35 years experience
No: In real life, that sort of transmission does not happen. One can feel free to help do each other's laundry.
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