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Can genital hpv still be transmissible after 30-40 mins of exposure environment (on bed sheets, dry towels)? touch bedsheet then genital? use towle to wipe pubic area about 1s? is it possible?

Q: can genital hpv still be transmissible after 30-40 mins of exposure environment (on bed sheets, dry towels)? touch bedsheet then genital? use towle to wipe pubic area about 1s? is it possible?

: The HPV strains responsible for genital warts as well as other issues are not passed like common germs. The reason it is a STD is it is from some form of sexual contact. Direct skin to skin transfer is the rule.

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Dr. James Ferguson answered

The HPV strains responsible for genital warts as well as other issues are not passed like common germs. The reason it is a STD is it is from some form of sexual contact. Direct skin to skin transfer is the rule.

Dr Seibert and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/21/2022

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

It spreads by skin to skin contact and by exfoliation too. There is a good chance with your scenario that it might not. Good luck

Answered 11/14/2022

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A member asked:

Can genital hpv still be transmissible after 30-40 mins of exposure environment (on bed sheets, dry towels)? touch bedsheet then genital? use towle to wipe pubic area about 1s? is it possible?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. James Ferguson answered

Dr Seibert and another doctor agreed

Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

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