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Can i get hpv through toilet water or water splash when i poop right after someone with hpv pooped and doesnt splash the water? i was sitting on the toilet when i splashed down the previous user's feces. i wonder it can get me hpv?

Q: can i get hpv through toilet water or water splash when i poop right after someone with hpv pooped and doesnt splash the water? i was sitting on the toilet when i splashed down the previous user's feces. i wonder it can get me hpv?

: Acquisition of genital strains of HPV require genital skin to genital skin contact with an infected person. It does not spread like a simple bacteria from casual contact with objects/water.

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Dr. James Ferguson answered

Acquisition of genital strains of HPV require genital skin to genital skin contact with an infected person. It does not spread like a simple bacteria from casual contact with objects/water.

Answered 1/30/2023

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

Chances are near 0 in this scenario. But nothing is impossible

Answered 2/22/2023

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A member asked:

Can i get hpv through toilet water or water splash when i poop right after someone with hpv pooped and doesnt splash the water? i was sitting on the toilet when i splashed down the previous user's feces. i wonder it can get me hpv?

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