What Are The Complications Of Hpv

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Human Papillomavirus (HPV)

What Is HPV? How Is HPV Detected? Can HPV Infection Be Prevented? How Are HPV Infections Treated? The Bottom Line NOTE: In the U.S., counseling and referrals are available on a national human papillomavirus (HPV) hotline. Call toll-free at 877-HPV-5868 (877-478-5868). What Is HPV? There are over 100 viruses known as human papilloma virus (HPV). They are common. One study found HPV in 77% of HIV-positive women. HPV is transmitted...

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Is there a link between an Indeterminate Western Blot and HPV?

In 1999, after regularly donating my blood to the Red Cross for 12 years, they notified me that I had an indeterminant Western Blot test result. I was subsequently tested for HIV and was cleared. 8 years later, I was simultaneously diagnosed with...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,No. There is no link. You are HIV negative. Your problem is solely related to HPV, a totally different virus, and its complications (cervical cancer).You can read much more about HPV as well as HIV testing in the archives of this forum.Good... Read more »

HPV IN MY THROAT?

I have fleshy bumps in the back of my throat that are causing me trouble when I swallow. It feels as though I have popcorn kernels stuck in my throat. Food always seems to get stuck in my throat. Also, my lungs feel tight and as if there was hair...

Response from David A. Reznik, D.D.S.

Grady Health System

I would suggest that you need to return to your primary care physician ASAP for two reasons:1. The possibility that you are having an adverse reaction to Valtrex 2. To discuss the symptoms you mention here regarding difficulty swallowing as... Read more »

hiv and hpv skin lesions

i wld like to know if there is any link between the warts my grandson has and hiv infection of his mom and dad. our daughter (his mom) died from aids related complications, and i've noticed our grandson has warts almost constantly and even has...

Response from Judith Feinberg, M.D.

University of Cincinnati, College of Medicine

Warts (HPV infection) is another sexually transmitted disease that can be transmitted to a newborn during birth, just like HIV and herpes can. I suspect that this is what happened to your grandson. It is not connected to the HIV meds your daughter... Read more »

Gardasil (HPV) vaccine for those already with HPV (HPV Vaccine for MEN) (GARDASIL) VACCINE (HPV)

I'm a 43 year old man with HPV already, awaiting biopsy results to see if I have anal cancer as we speak. Is it a waist of time and resources to get the Gardasil (HPV) vaccine at this time, or will it help down the road whether I have anal...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,Gardasil is a preventative, not a therapeutic vaccine. Consequently if you already have the HPV strains contained within the vaccine, getting inoculated will not provide any help. I'll reprint some information about Gardasil from the... Read more »

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