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Q: genital warts

asked by: brittany200909 on November 1st, 2009

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hi im 21 yrs old and my doctor says i have genital warts by my anus and private area. i know its an std but i have never had sex. how could i have gotten this without sleeping with anyone please help im scared. could this possibly be a medical scew up? from getting temps taken from my anus??

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MandMs

replied on November 1st, 2009

Extremely eHealthy

HP virus is very contagious one and besides through sexual skin to skin contact, it can be also, transmitted through objects.
Actually, in rare cases, the virus can be passed on by using towels, clothing, or bathing suits of infected person.

Best wishes!
Marija

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