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A 24-year-old female asked:
Does hpv cause swollen lymph nodes?my neck and armpit has swollen nodes and i got a bad taste in my mouth.my lower back is killin me.face is broke ou
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Dr. Michael Traubanswered
Fertility Medicine 21 years experience
No: Hpv should not cause that. It could be a viral illness or a sign of something else more serious., swollen lymph nodes like that should not be ignored. They can be a sign of lymphoma or other cancers. So definitely important to see you doctor asap for an exam and testing.
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