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A member asked:

. can a child get hpv sharing a pair of shorts with a person infected with a high risk hpv?

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Dr. Yvette Kratzberg answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Very unlikely: Probably not. HPV is transmitted via direct sexual contact involving bodily fluids. There is very little chance that virus left on underwear or towels can transmit infection.

Answered 9/22/2020

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