Oral HPV-16

2018-02-06 14:13:41
Hi, I wanted to know whether oral hpv spreads by sharing of utensils(spoon or fork) which might have saliva of the oral hpv infected person on it??
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No it doesn't spread by utensils.

Answered2018-02-14 16:21:42

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No it won't spread... Due to short half life of hpv Most hpv stays in oropharynx(behind) than in oral cavity They can't survive outside environment..  

Answered2018-02-06 14:37:39

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