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can a person not infected get hpv from someone who is infected if you use towels or washcloths?

i am going out of town. my pap-smear came back with hpv virus high risk.i would like to know should i take my own personal items with me like washcloths, towels with me  to avoid someone from getting this?
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According to our doctor, absolutely.  A rare occurence but possible.  
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You really need to read through the information I recommended to you earlier posted in my journal.  You post an average of 3 times or so a day asking variations of the same questions, and very basic information about HPV.  Of course you're welcome to post here however much you want, but I think reading thoroughly through the information provided in the Expert forums here, CDC, and ASHA would be far more helpful to you at this point.

Like ibizan said, HPV is SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED.  You can't get it through towels or whatnot.
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HPV is a SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED virus that cannot be spread by sharing towels etc!
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