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If i have hpv in genitals, when i wipe from front to back could i be spreading hpv to anus too?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Anal area warts are fairly common in women who have genital warts. This also may occur for non-wart HPV infection (e.g. if you have had an abnormal Pap smear). Such spread probably happens naturally, not because of wiping direction.

Answered 9/8/2023

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Only if you cause abrasions in the area by your wiping

Answered 9/8/2023

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