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A member asked:

How much is the risk of oral hpv from deep and french kiss??

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Zero. HPV is not transmitted by kissing.

Answered 12/5/2022

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It is risky. It cant be quantified

Answered 12/5/2022

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