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What is hpv a risk factor for?

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Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

HPV is a risk factor for:: Balanoposthitis, Cervical cancer, Oral leukoplakia, Squamous cell cancer, Anal cancer.

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Answered 10/15/2017

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