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Are cutaneous warts and genital warts different or are both high risk and low risk means no cancer risk at all?
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The strains of HPV associated with common skin warts differ from those found in genital warts. Neither group of HPV strains is considered high risk, although they can be unsightly and difficult to manage.
Answered 10/9/2021
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Agree with Dr. Ferguson. Get HPV vaccine to prevent infection with cancer causing HPV strains. Safe sex: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/safer-sex-guidelines
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