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I had genital warts 4 years ago. i was recently using the toilet, i realised the my penis touched the toilet seat for like 5 seconds. i have carefully cleaned the toilet seat with bleach is it safe for other people to use?

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

Yes: What you described is not a risk to others. You should get HPV vaccine to prevent infection with other HPV types that can cause more trouble than warts. Wish you good health!

Answered 10/27/2020

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Germ concerns: You sound very responsible. The situation sounds safe. Take care.

Answered 11/2/2020

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A member asked:

I had genital warts 4 years ago. i was recently using the toilet, i realised the my penis touched the toilet seat for like 5 seconds. i have carefully cleaned the toilet seat with bleach is it safe for other people to use?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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