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A 23-year-old female asked:
I have chr tonsilitis, tonsil asymmetry and i might have oral hpv(gave oral sex).hpv test negative(cervical) but what about oral hpv?tonsil cancer risk
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Dr. Martin Raffanswered
Infectious Disease 58 years experience
HPV: There are numerous possibilities here, and the best thing to do is to see a doctor and be examined and tested if they deem it appropriate. Cannot diagnose this without seeing it. Good luck.
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Dr. Gurmukh Singh commented
Pathology 51 years experience
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You are young enough that you should take HPV vaccination.
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Dr. Gurmukh Singhanswered
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