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Does hpv are related to syphillis?

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Completely different: Both can be transmitted sexually but are very very different conditions. Hpv is a virus, some strains of which can predispose to cervical cancer. Syphilis is caused by a spirochaete (treponema pallidum), a type of bacteria which produces a very complicated disease.

Answered 10/21/2017

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Sexually transmitted: Hpv and syphilis are both sexually transmitted diseases; however, they are two separate / distinct infections. Hpv is a virus, and syphilis is caused by a bacteria called treponema pallidum. These two disease processes have different biology, different consequences and different treatments. If you are concerned that you have either of these infections, you should visit a health provider.

Answered 3/20/2013

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No: HPV and syphilis both are sexually transmitted but they are not related .HPV infection is caused by a virus where as syphilis infection is caused by bacteria. If there are no concerns about infection then please consult family doctor or sexual health clinic .

Answered 11/27/2017

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