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Can Oral HPV Be Contracted Through French Kissing?

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Posted on Thu, 16 Jun 2016
Question: hello
is there any risk of getting oral hpv that cause cancer from french kiss, i am so confused after reading lot of articles

I have attached two images, I have a sore throat for a while and there is big pimples at end of the tongue. There is some scar mark under the tongue in second image. Is all this signs of hpv.
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Answered by Dr. Roopa Hiremath (3 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Human papilloma virus commonly causes cervical, penile cancer.

Detailed Answer:
Hi Mr. XXXXXXX

Welcome to health care magic.

I have seen the images you have uploaded and I do not suspect HPV infection.

I am suspecting a canker sore which is common in sore throat..

I suggest you apply a gel called Dentogel which will reduce the pain and aid in healing of that sore.

Avoid spicy food and do salt water gargles which will also decrease your sore throat.

If the sore throat does not reduce in a day, get in touch with a physician nearby to get examined and get a prescription for antibiotics.

The human papilloma virus belongs to a group of viruses called papova viruses in which polyoma viruses and papilloma viruses are grouped.

These viruses commonly cause warts which can occur on localised areas of skin.

These are transmitted by direct contact with lesions or by scratching or autoinoculation.

So it does not spread by French kissing as long as you have not had direct contact with the warty lesions.

I hope I have helped you with this answer.

If any more queries, please do not hesitate to get back.

Thanks..

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Can Oral HPV Be Contracted Through French Kissing?

Brief Answer: Human papilloma virus commonly causes cervical, penile cancer. Detailed Answer: Hi Mr. XXXXXXX Welcome to health care magic. I have seen the images you have uploaded and I do not suspect HPV infection. I am suspecting a canker sore which is common in sore throat.. I suggest you apply a gel called Dentogel which will reduce the pain and aid in healing of that sore. Avoid spicy food and do salt water gargles which will also decrease your sore throat. If the sore throat does not reduce in a day, get in touch with a physician nearby to get examined and get a prescription for antibiotics. The human papilloma virus belongs to a group of viruses called papova viruses in which polyoma viruses and papilloma viruses are grouped. These viruses commonly cause warts which can occur on localised areas of skin. These are transmitted by direct contact with lesions or by scratching or autoinoculation. So it does not spread by French kissing as long as you have not had direct contact with the warty lesions. I hope I have helped you with this answer. If any more queries, please do not hesitate to get back. Thanks..