Who Is At Risk For HPV

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HPV: Would you recommend OraRisk HPV DNA test? Anal pap smear?

Hi Dr. Bob,I know this is not related to HIV, but you're really the only doctor I trust when it comes to any STD-related topics. I'm HIV negative luckily despite past experiences of unprotected oral and anal sex. I no longer practice...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,I agree with your GI specialist. There is nothing to do clinically at this time, assuming your anal warts have been effectively treated. The tests you mention are used to diagnose HPV. You already know you have it. The tests do not diagnose... Read more »

pregnancy risk for hpv+

first of all thank you for the job you are doing.i like to know if there are any risk for the fetus... Read more »

Response from John L. Sullivan, M.D. »

hiv risk if you have hpv

I had receptive oral sex 36 days ago. I have the hpv virus. does that increase my chance of... Read more »

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U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

AIDS Patients at Increased Risk for HPV-Related Cancers

People with AIDS have a statistically significant higher risk of human papillomavirus (HPV)-associated cancers, with risks increasing along with immunosuppression, according to a new study. Dr. Anil K. Chaturvedi of the National Cancer Institute... Read more »

Male Circumcision Reduces Men's Risk of Contracting HPV, Herpes, Study Says

Male circumcision can reduce a man's risk of contracting the sexually transmitted infections human papillomavirus and herpes, according to a study published this week in the New England Journal of Medicine , the Wall Street Journal reports. The... Read more »

Long-Term Suppression of Viral Load and Sustained CD4 Cell Increase Reduce Risk of Cervical HPV Infection for HIV-Positive Women

Women infected with HIV also have high rates of infection with high-risk strains of human papillomavirus (HPV) that cause cervical cancer. Researchers in Brussels, Belgium, have proved that an undetectable viral load and sustained immune... Read more »

Condom Use Reduces Young Women's Risk of Contracting HPV, Study Says

Young women whose partners use condoms every time they have sex are 70% less likely to contract the human papillomavirus than women whose partners use condoms less than 5% of the time, according to a study published in the June 22 edition of the ... Read more »

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HIV and HPV

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Hello All,

I had a high risk exposure to a female sex worker, since this risk I have had many symptoms that have for the most part cleared. Before this encounter for oh see two years, i have had a plantar wart on the bottom of my foot. I just... Read more »

hpv & hiv

Posted by Anonymous

I know I was dumb but need some help please? I have herpes
but never had a recurrence until the same day I got a bj from a high risk person. I did not know about the recurrence until after the bj due to a closed blister and I am scared like you have... Read more »

Freaked out about HPV and HIV

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Hey everyone, I stumbled upon this board, and I had a few questions. I know this has been answered many times before, but I want to know what my risks of contracting HIV are if I received oral sex with a condom on. When talking to someone at the... Read more »

HPV

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

Can someone please help me...i'am confused about some things today i got a letter from my gyn saying i tested positive for HPV...i'am 37 years old and have been married for 12 years..and we both have been faithful to one another...my daughter tested... Read more »

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