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Wrong Diagnosis Of Hpv

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hpv infection (HPV, HUMAN PAPILLOMA VIRUS AND HIV/AIDS, 2010)

hello Dr. Frascino, I know that HIV is more your area of expertise but I was wondering if you knew anything about hpv. I was diagnosed with hpv about 10 years ago and was reading recently that some percentage of people actually clear the infection,...
Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation
Hi Anonymous,There are many different types of HPV (30-40 varieties). Over half of all sexually active folks become infected with some type of HPV. In 90% of these cases the body's immune system completely clears the infection. (See below.)Hope... Read more »

Wrong Diagnosis symptom checker feature told me i have HIV.... Shit...

Dr. BobI am Going for my 6 month test in a couple weeks. I am Terrified and i really just cant... Read more »

HPV and Anal Warts (HPV, 2010)

Hello dr. Frascino !I m the most sad boy of the world....Can you tell me if there is a cure for... Read more »
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The Well Project

Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) and HIV/AIDS

Table of Contents What is HPV? Prevention of HPV Genital Warts Cervical Dysplasia and Cervical Cancer Anal Dysplasia and Anal Cancer Taking Care of Yourself What is HPV? Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is the name of a large group... Read more »
U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Study: HPV Knowledge Among HPV+ Women

The goal of the current study was to assess knowledge and information seeking among women recently diagnosed with human papillomavirus (HPV). A two-phase mixed methods design was employed. In both phase I (qualitative) and phase II (quantitative),... Read more »
U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Researchers Blame HPV for Rise in Throat Cancer

In the past two years researchers have proved a link between human papillomavirus and throat cancer. With 6,000 cases per year and an annual increase of up to 10 percent in men younger than 60, some experts say the prevalence of HPV-linked throat... Read more »
U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Infection With Multiple HPV Types Ups Cancer Risk

Women infected with more than one type of human papillomavirus (HPV) may be at particularly high risk of developing precancerous changes in the cervix, according to a new study. More than 100 types of HPV exist, some of which cause genital warts.... Read more »
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Gay Men and HPV

Posted by Anonymous, 4 Replies
I was diagnosed in 2003 with the HPV virus. It was enough having been previously diagnosed with HIV and HCV. Now I was dealing with a third virus, one which would lead to Rectal Cancer. I was told that the only thing I could do was wait and... Read more »

HPV

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply
I was diagnosed with HPV and me and my boyfriend has been having unprotected oral sex. Can he catch HPV that way? Read more »

HPV Treatment

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply
I was diagnosed with HPV about 6 months ago. I've done a lot of research on HPV to educate myself. However, i have been having trouble finding information on laser treatment. i just had laser treatment last thursday and I just want to find some... Read more »

HPV and oral sex?

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply
Hi Im the same sguy with the OCD oral sex herpes problem. I was wonderin about HPV. 6 months and no signs. Am I in the clear with that as well?

On a sidenote Im not going to have sex ever. Ive had only one BJ and I flip. this sex thing is not for me... Read more »

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