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Does a hpv strain that causes cervical cancer sometimes evolve into a strain that causes genital warts?

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Yes: Hpv is a virus that can cause cervical cancer and genital warts.

Dr Philips-Rodriguez agreed

Answered 8/16/2017

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How many people do have high risk hpv strains causing cancer and how many of them actually get rid of that with there immune system? can common wart cause genital wart by touching hand on the genitals?

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A member asked:

Do the strains of hpv that cause hand and feet warts put you at risk for penile, throat,or other cancers? I don't have Genital Warts FYI?

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A member asked:

My Husb has a genital wart, is that part of the high risk HPV or low risk? And would that strain cause cervical ca in me? I'm up to date on my paps

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A member asked:

Are strains of HPV associated with cancer also similarly associated with genital warts?

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A member asked:

What vaccine is the beste for cervical cancer(Cervarix/Gardasil)?I got a prescription for Gardasil because it covers more HPV, but is it necessary to cover genital warts?Shouldn't I choose Cervarix which is more effective on HPV 16/18? I'm not sure.

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