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Can HPV spread to other parts of the body?
If I have genital HPV with/without visible warts. Is it possible to spread it to other parts of the body?
I want to get contact lenses but I'm afraid I'll spread it to my eyes or face because of masturbation and accidental face touching.
Can I pass it to the mouth via oral sex? My partner is vaccinated but I am not.
I want to get contact lenses but I'm afraid I'll spread it to my eyes or face because of masturbation and accidental face touching.
Can I pass it to the mouth via oral sex? My partner is vaccinated but I am not.
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Do you talk to anyone about your anxiety? You should.
Yes, HPV can affect the eyes, but it is thought to be rare. The most common strains that affect the eyes are the low risk kind, the ones that give you visible symptoms.
When you get contacts, one of the things they teach you is to wash your hands prior to putting your contacts in, every time. If you make that part of your routine, you'll be fine.
Also, consider that HPV is the most common STI, by far. It's estimated that 90% will have it at least once in their lifetimes. With that number, and how many wear contacts, if it were a big concern, more people would have ocular HPV.
Please, consider talking to someone about your anxiety.
Yes, HPV can affect the eyes, but it is thought to be rare. The most common strains that affect the eyes are the low risk kind, the ones that give you visible symptoms.
When you get contacts, one of the things they teach you is to wash your hands prior to putting your contacts in, every time. If you make that part of your routine, you'll be fine.
Also, consider that HPV is the most common STI, by far. It's estimated that 90% will have it at least once in their lifetimes. With that number, and how many wear contacts, if it were a big concern, more people would have ocular HPV.
Please, consider talking to someone about your anxiety.
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