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Is a swab of the oral cavity reliable for detecting hpv in the mouth if there are no warts, i.e. visible signs?

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When it is positive, it definitely means positive. However, a negative result can occur in at least half the swabs that should be positive.

Answered 4/26/2023

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Yes. But nothing in medicine is 100%

Answered 4/29/2023

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