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How can i know i am exposed to high risk strain of hpv causing cancer? would my immune system would get it rid of high risk strain or i would definitely progress to cancer? thanks?

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Doctors typically don't check men for HPV, as there is no easy way to check. People usually do not know if and when they are exposed to HPV. So, every man should be vaccinated along with every woman, in order to block cancer-causing strains and to prevent worrying. To prevent catching HPV, it helps for people to have sex (or close bodily contact) only with very few other people during a lifetime

Answered 4/28/2023

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Assuming you have been sexually active, even with condoms, you can assume you have HPV probably including a high risk type. It's virtually unavoidable and the high risk types are among the most common but rarely progress to cancer. HPV related cancers are extremely rare in males. Get vaccinated against HPV to prevent infection with any disease-causing types you don't already have.

Answered 4/29/2023

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