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I tested positive for high risk hpv but negative for the strains that usually cause cancer. so why am i still considered high risk? i'm confused

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Dr. Christian Schultheis answered

Several high risk: There are over 150 related hpv like cancers and thete are at least a dozen high risk hpv subtypes that can cause cancer. Two of these types 16 and 18 are responsible for the majority of hpv related cancers. Hope this helps.

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Answered 3/28/2017

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A member asked:

I tested positive for high risk hpv but negative for the strains that usually cause cancer. so why am i still considered high risk? i'm confused

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Christian Schultheis answered

Dr Ferguson and 3 doctors agreed

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