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Home / Answered Questions / If you have a wart caused by HPV, scratch it, get the virus under your nail, then touch your mouth ~ can you get warts in your mouth? how long does the virus live on a non living surface?

If you have a wart caused by HPV, scratch it, get the virus under your nail, then touch your mouth ~ can you get warts in your mouth? how long does the virus live on a non living surface?

HI, thanks for your question. HPV is transmitted through skin to skin contact not under nails. HPV does not live outside the body. To read more about HPV check out https://smartsexresource.com/topics/genital-warts-and-hpv  Health Nurse