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Is it true that most studies that say oral hpv transmits through kissing, also had low rates of transmission through kissing? which means even if it happens it's rare?
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No, it is not true that "most studies" have found HPV is transmitted by kissing. The risk probably isn't zero, it is very very low.
Answered 7/6/2022
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It is transmitted both by kissing and oral sex and in most cases the immune system clears it. But it can and does cause cancer in some.
Answered 7/6/2022
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