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Can you only get throat cancer hpv from oral sex or could it be from just normal sex?

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No and no: HPV does not cause all throat cancer but you can't get it from vaginal intercourse unless there is some way for the virus physically be placed in the throat from the vagina like with fingers. Tobacco also is a common cause. Hope this helps.

Answered 7/24/2015

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