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Can one contract hpv from skin-to-skin oral contact with someone's genitals or does there have to be an exchange of liquid fluids?

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Dr. Paul Harper answered

Yes you can: Oral-genital contact can spread this condition.

Dr Ali and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 9/21/2013

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A member asked:

Can one contract hpv from skin-to-skin oral contact with someone's genitals or does there have to be an exchange of liquid fluids?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Paul Harper answered

Dr Ali and 2 doctors agreed

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