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I have vaginal hpv that came from my husband. i now have a lesion in my mouth that needs biopsy. is it likely i now have hpv in my mouth?

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Possibly: HPV can certainly be located in the oral cavity (although with a much lower frequency than the genital region) and is associated with an increased risk of throat and oral cancer but it would be very unlikely to show up at your age. A swab of your mouth and throat can be sent and tested for HPV if you would like to know for sure.For more information: www.AskYourGynecologist.org

Answered 12/11/2015

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Dr. Ronald Sherman answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Oral HPV is possible: It is possible. But how likely it is depends on your risks of exposure to this infection (i.e., oral sex), and what it looks like ("lesion" could be anything from an ulcer [hole] to a flat spot to a bump...). If you can see it and it looks like a wart or bit of tissue sticking out, then it is more likely to be HPV-related. Biopsy will tell for sure, and then it can be treated appropriately.

Answered 5/22/2015

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