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Can someone with throat cancer from HPV spread it by preparing food for others?
Someone I know has throat cancer from HPV that was transmitted sexually. He has recently completed his chemotherapy and he is in good enough shape to do things like drive a car, prepare meals and even work part time.
He will be visiting and will most likely help prepare a family dinner.
Due to the recent chemotherapy on his neck area, he is often coughing and clearing his throat.
I am concerned that he should perhaps not partake in meal preparation activities, since I am worried that some of his saliva or mucus may get into the food that others would eat, and possibly transmit the virus.
As a layperson, I am not sure if I should be worried about this or not. Can anyone confirm if the HPV virus can be transmitted in this manner?
He will be visiting and will most likely help prepare a family dinner.
Due to the recent chemotherapy on his neck area, he is often coughing and clearing his throat.
I am concerned that he should perhaps not partake in meal preparation activities, since I am worried that some of his saliva or mucus may get into the food that others would eat, and possibly transmit the virus.
As a layperson, I am not sure if I should be worried about this or not. Can anyone confirm if the HPV virus can be transmitted in this manner?
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