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I've genital warts but don't have wart in mouth(but did oral sex), if someone used my toothbrush can infect with hpv? (of course 'm being more careful now but maybe my little sister or brother used wrong toothbrush when didn't know have hpv?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Of course you should be careful that nobody else uses your toothbrush, but not because of HPV. That risk is zero for all practical purposes. The main risk to your siblings would be colds, influenza, COVID, etc -- but not HPV or any other STI. Be careful they don't use it, but don't freak out if it happens once in a while. It's usually no big deal.

Answered 7/24/2022

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