Wart longevity

[chicagohara]

How long can the wart virus live without a host? (ie in gloves, surfaces, etc)



Thanks

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
HPV is transmitted by direct skin-to-skin contact with an infected individual. Transmission is usually from vaginal, oral, or anal sexual contact. Some research also suggests that genital HPV can be transmitted through nonsexual routes, via fomites - inanimate objects such as towels or underwear - but more research must be conducted to examine these modes of transmission .

Hope it helps.Take care and pls do keep us posted on how you are doing or if you have any additional queries.Kind regards.
http://www.racoon.com/hpv/HPV-most_common_STD.htm

[jagesh50]

While I do not have any data, the fact that you can get it from towels,moist floor,and swimming pools,a punch from the glove of a boxer yes atleast a day most effective spread immedietly on contact.