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You cant get hpv fron toilet seats, but what about door knobs or toilet paper? what if i touch a door knob that is contaminated, then, touch the toilet paper, use the paper to wipe myself, can i contract the virus that way?

Q: you cant get hpv fron toilet seats, but what about door knobs or toilet paper? what if i touch a door knob that is contaminated, then, touch the toilet paper, use the paper to wipe myself, can i contract the virus that way?

: None of this kind of contact transmits enough virus to take hold and cause infection.

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

None of this kind of contact transmits enough virus to take hold and cause infection.

Dr Ferguson and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/4/2023

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A member asked:

You cant get hpv fron toilet seats, but what about door knobs or toilet paper? what if i touch a door knob that is contaminated, then, touch the toilet paper, use the paper to wipe myself, can i contract the virus that way?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Dr Ferguson and another doctor agreed

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