- HPV (Human Papillomavirus)
- Disease Issues
Can human papillomavirus (HPV) be transmitted by non-sexual transmission routes, such as clothing, undergarments, sex toys, or surfaces?
Nonsexual HPV transmission is theoretically possible but has not been definitely demonstrated. This is mainly because HPV can’t be cultured and DNA detection from the environment is difficult and likely prone to false negative results.
Last reviewed:
October 13, 2023