Question 1

does hpv 16 affect men?

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Yes: Hpv is a form of human papillomavirus that causes cancer.  In men it can cause cancer of the penis, anus, and oropharynx.

Question 2

what is hpv strand 18 and 16 mean?

Accepted Answer

More risk : HPV 16 and 18 are associated with increased risk of cervical dysplasia and cancer than other strains.

Question 3

i have hpv 16 does it ever go away ?

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Sometimes: There is no specific treatment but some infections spontaneously go away. But don't rely on this. Instead get PAP smears every year as 16 and 18 have a high risk for cervical cancer. And keep yourself healthy with good habits.

Question 4

hpv 16 - can a man who was exposed pass this to a woman ?

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Yes: If he was exposed and developed internal  penile or external lesions, it can be transmitted.

Question 5

what do 16 and 18 hpv types look like in men?  is it very hard to see?

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Invisible: Hpv subtypes 16 and 18 are not known for causing genital warts, so it is unlike you will see anything on an male infected with these viral strains.

Question 6

does the hpv type change when passing to the partner(for example my type 6 can be type 16 while passing to her?

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Strains don't change: Strains of HPV do not change any more than you would change into another person. If they pass to another person as an infection they remain the same. If your partner acquired type 16 &amp; you don't have it they got it from another source. People do not always pass it to their partner if the initial infectious phase has cleared.( usually within 2 yrs)

Question 7

is hpv 31 and 61 not as high risk as 16 and 18?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Hpv 16 and 18 are the 2 main culprits for cancer cervix that we worry about.

Question 8

what are the common symptoms of hpv 16? there is currently no warts or lesions present?

Accepted Answer

: There may be no symptoms. HPV 16 and 18 are commonly associated with cervical and vulvar cancer. Visit this site for info: https://www.everydayhealth.com/hpv/what-are-hpv-16-18/
Get HPV vaccine.

Question 9

hpv positive since feb/15, regular checkups & next hpv test in feb/16. was it reported that people got rid of it 100% in a year?? or it takes longer?

Accepted Answer

Some people clear it: Not everyone clears HPV, but it is true that young women (less than 21 years old) frequently totally clear the virus. It can clear in a few months or up to a year. However, not everyone clears the virus and your chances of clearing it decrease as you get older. The only way to know if you have cleared it is retesting.

Question 10

what is hpv?

Accepted Answer

HPV: Human papillomavirus! it is a very common group of viruses, and many people carry them. There are many types, including ones that cause common warts, genital warts and cervcal cancer.

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