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Is hpv types 16/18 likely to cause genital warts? is it more likely to be another kind?

Q: is hpv types 16/18 likely to cause genital warts? is it more likely to be another kind?

: Genital warts are most often caused by HPV 6/11. HPV 16/18, known as high-risk types, cause anogenital and cervical cancer.

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Dr. Jay Park answered

Genital warts are most often caused by HPV 6/11. HPV 16/18, known as high-risk types, cause anogenital and cervical cancer.

Dr Ferguson and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/6/2023

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By UPTODATE: high-risk HPV types, such as HPV 16, 18, 52, and 56, can be detected in anogenital warts. However, HPV 6 and/or 11 (low-risk types) are detected in 90% of the anogenital warts. Good luck to you.

Answered 5/5/2023

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A member asked:

Is hpv types 16/18 likely to cause genital warts? is it more likely to be another kind?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Jay Park answered

Dr Ferguson and another doctor agreed

Dr. Hiep Le answered

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