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Genital Warts & HPV Transmission: Risks & Precautions


Question
I think my roommate has Genital Warts, HPV.  She had an abnormal pap due to this, no visible warts.
My question is, if she does have this, can I get it from living with her?  Can it be spread on the toilet? Towels?  Etc?  What if she uses the restroom or touches herself and does not wash her hands?  Could I get it from things she touches if I then touch myself?  This may sound paranoid but I would really feel better knowing the answer.
Thanks for your time.

Answer
She does have this, can I get it from living with her? Not unless you are having unprotected sex or foreplay with her.


Can it be spread on the toilet? Towels? Etc? If she is having an outbreak, then yes if you are not careful.


What if she uses the restroom or touches herself and does not wash her hands? Could I get it from things she touches if I then touch myself?  Yes,if soon after she touches them you touch your self.

Of course you may already have them