New study shows HPV not likely transmittable through the hand

(McGill University) Commonly known as HPV, Human papillomavirus is a virus that infects the skin and genital area, in many cases leading to a variety of genital, anal, and oropharyngeal cancers in men and women. Strong evidence exists showing that penetrative genital sex and oral sex can transmit HPV. However, while HPV is also often detected in the hands, the question of whether hand-genital contacts can transmit HPV has long been a source of debate among researchers.
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news