A 25-year-old female asked:
I have genital warts its been 1 year already. treated once but comeback recently. is fingering or oral safe on my vagina is safe for my partner. i worry hpv virus on his finger and mouth. do oral warts common? what if sharing utensil and kissing?
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Dr. Hunter Handsfieldanswered
Infectious Disease 55 years experience
HPV transmission: Oral warts are uncommon. HPV is not often transmitted by hand-genital contact or fingering. I hope both you and your partner are being vaccinated against HPV. Good lucki.
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