A member 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?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

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 of sexual contact. Direct skin to skin transfer is the rule.

Answered 2/15/2020

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Agree with Dr. F: You are not too old to get HPV vaccine. I suggest that you get it rather than worrying about accidental transmission of virus from your relative. Wish you good health!

Answered 2/15/2020

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