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How do you get hpv-cervical cancer. and if she gives oral sex is it transmitt able or only through sex.

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Dr. Arthur Heller answered

Specializes in Gastroenterology

STD: Lots of hpv strains, some have increased risk to develop into cervical ( or oral and throat cancer - note michael douglas). Hpv nay be visible as external warts of genitals, or not ( internal- only internal exam and pap can tell. Contagious, with contact with affected parts. Virus can be shed in vaginal secretions as well. Treatable. Not all hpv strains are pre cancerous.

Answered 11/28/2017

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