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Doctors say that hpv transmitted just with direct contact skin to skin so why in pool or use same slippers we can get wart on solewhile didnt happening direct contact??

Q: doctors say that hpv transmitted just with direct contact skin to skin so why in pool or use same slippers we can get wart on solewhile didnt happening direct contact??

: You misunderstand. That HPV is transmitted by skin-to-skin contact does not mean that ANY skin-to-skin contact is a risk. Only genital area skin contact is important; and the vast majority of infections are transmitted during sexual intercourse.

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

You misunderstand. That HPV is transmitted by skin-to-skin contact does not mean that ANY skin-to-skin contact is a risk. Only genital area skin contact is important; and the vast majority of infections are transmitted during sexual intercourse.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 12/10/2022

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A member asked:

Doctors say that hpv transmitted just with direct contact skin to skin so why in pool or use same slippers we can get wart on solewhile didnt happening direct contact??

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

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