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A member asked:

Can the hpv be transmitted by fingers?

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Dr. Lawrence Smith answered

Yes: Unfortunately, with hpv, any skin-to-skin contact could result in infection by the virus. It's recommended that all children and some young adults get vaccinated.

Dr Pappas and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 11/11/2019

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Is it possible to get oral hpv from licking fingers /sucking fingers of a partner?.dont know whether partners finger touched genitals before tht.?

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I had a couple warts on my fingers about 10 yrs ago, it was probably HPV from unprotected sex. Froze off, none left, no new ones in 10 yrs. Do i still have hpv? Can i transmit it? What should i do if i find another girl?

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