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Is it possible to acquire genital hpv (my thigh happened to touch the genital area of my partner covered with underwear for few seconds like may be 10 sec) no other bare genital skin contact or vaginal/anal/oral sex.mysel and partner 1st time.help

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

No, not possible. The genital HPV types are transmitted only by direct genital contact, usually with penile penetration.

Answered 9/11/2022

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Not in this scenario.

Answered 9/15/2022

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