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Oral HPV-16
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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.
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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..
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