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Is it possible to get oral hpv from licking fingers /sucking fingers of a partner?.dont know whether partners finger touched genitals before tht.?

Q: is it possible to get oral hpv from licking fingers /sucking fingers of a partner?.dont know whether partners finger touched genitals before tht.?

: HPV is very contagious by skin contact.

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Dr. Richard Romano answered

HPV is very contagious by skin contact.

Answered 3/16/2022

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

HPV is not transmitted from fingers or hands, and oral infection is uncommon. No risk, no worries. Don't worry about HPV except by genital intercourse.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 4/24/2023

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A member asked:

Is it possible to get oral hpv from licking fingers /sucking fingers of a partner?.dont know whether partners finger touched genitals before tht.?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Richard Romano answered

Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

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