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Can HPV Infection Be Acquired Orally?

Hello, i am a 22 years old female. I just had the results of my biopsy with the dermatologist. He said i have hpv16. But it can be treated, so i already started the treatment. I have one question that i couldn t ask him because i was embarassed, can the hpv be also Oral? i had oral sex with my girlfriend, and i am scared to have something in my throat.
Wed, 26 Nov 2014
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HPV infection is transmitted by human papilloma virus. It has many strains and can be transmitted orally. Close skin contact is on the ways this infection is spread. The same types of HPV that infect the genital areas can infect the mouth and throat. HPV found in the mouth and throat is called oral HPV. Some types of oral HPV (known as high risk types) can cause cancers of the head and neck area. Other types of oral HPV (known as low risk types) can cause warts in the mouth or throat. In most cases, HPV infections of all types go away before they cause any health problems. Please consult your doctor should you have any symptoms of HPV infection and warts.
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Can HPV Infection Be Acquired Orally?

Hi, Thanks for writing in. HPV infection is transmitted by human papilloma virus. It has many strains and can be transmitted orally. Close skin contact is on the ways this infection is spread. The same types of HPV that infect the genital areas can infect the mouth and throat. HPV found in the mouth and throat is called oral HPV. Some types of oral HPV (known as high risk types) can cause cancers of the head and neck area. Other types of oral HPV (known as low risk types) can cause warts in the mouth or throat. In most cases, HPV infections of all types go away before they cause any health problems. Please consult your doctor should you have any symptoms of HPV infection and warts.