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So I have been having sore throat from past 1 week and I am concerned about oral hpv.I am virgin but have done oral sex multiple times from past 5-6 years so I am afraid of HPV because of my sore throat from past 1 week.I have searched online there is no test for HPV as well.But it came to my knowledge that there is some throat swab test for HPV.So how to take that test.
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Get the blood test done for HSV I and II immediately.
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sore throat for one week is not specific for oral HPV.
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Please consult
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First take treatment for sore throat.If not better than go for testing.Avoid doing oral sex.
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A sore throat lasting one week is not specific for oral HPV. The most common causes are viral pharyngitis, bacterial infection, allergies, acid reflux, or irritation.Oral HPV infection is usually asymptomatic, and when symptoms occur they are more commonly visible as warts or persistent lesions rather than an isolated sore throat.
Because your sore throat has persisted for one week, it is appropriate to undergo a clinical examination by an ENT specialist .
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Kindly consult for proper evaluation and treatment
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A sore throat for 1 week is much more likely due to a common infection than oral HPV. There is no recommended or reliable throat swab test to screen for oral HPV in people without suspicious lesions. If symptoms persist beyond 2–3 weeks, or you develop a persistent ulcer, lump, hoarseness, or difficulty swallowing, consult an ENT specialist for evaluation.
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Take proper counselling to clear ur doubt
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●𝗬𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗯𝗲 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗹𝘆 𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗛𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗵𝘆 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 .
●𝗩𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗛𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗰
●𝗪𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗺𝘆 𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 1.5 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗳.
●𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗯𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁.
●𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁 𝗺𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗪𝗮𝗿𝗺 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀.
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While oral HPV can be acquired through oral sex, it is important to know that:
Most oral HPV infections cause no symptoms.
They usually clear on their own within 1â2 years.
A sore throat alone is not a typical sign of oral HPV infection or HPV-related throat cancer.
Regarding HPV throat swab testing
There are HPV DNA tests used in research or for certain specialist situations, but there is no routinely recommended or approved throat swab screening test for oral HPV in people without suspicious lesions or cancer. Therefore, if you simply have a sore throat for one week, doctors do not usually recommend HPV testing.
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Since your sore throat has been present for only one week, supportive care is usually appropriate: Drink plenty of fluids. Gargle with warm salt water. Take pain relief such as paracetamol if needed (unless contraindicated). Avoid smoking and alcohol. If your sore throat persists beyond 2â3 weeks, or you develop any of the following, consult for personalized evaluation and treatment, you may also consult us at 9 3 1 5 6 6 1 5 6 5.
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If you have not already been vaccinated and are within the recommended age range, discuss HPV vaccination (Gardasil 9) with your doctor. Although it does not treat an existing infection, it helps protect against several high-risk and low-risk HPV types. Overall, a sore throat for one week by itself is not a reason to suspect oral HPV, and routine throat swab HPV testing is not recommended in this situation. Thank you
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Dr. Mrinal Gautam
Psychiatrist
3 yrs exp
Kolhapur
A sore throat lasting for one week is highly unlikely to be a symptom of oral HPV. Oral HPV is almost always a silent, asymptomatic infection that does not cause acute throat pain or inflammation. Your symptoms are much more consistent with a common, self-limiting viral pharyngitis (like a cold) or a mild bacterial throat infection.
To address your query about testing: there is currently no clinically recommended or FDA-approved throat swab test to screen for oral HPV in individuals without visible, suspicious lesions. While HPV DNA PCR swabs are sometimes used in academic research settings, they are not clinically useful for diagnostics. This is because they cannot distinguish between a minor, transient HPV exposure (which your immune system will naturally clear on its own) and a persistent infection, meaning a positive result would only cause you unnecessary anxiety.
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Consult a Primary Care Doctor or ENT: Visit a general physician for a quick physical examination of your throat. They can look for redness, swollen tonsils, or signs of strep throat and prescribe appropriate supportive care.
Monitor the Timeline: If your sore throat persists beyond 2 to 3 weeks, or if you develop new symptoms like difficulty swallowing, ear pain, or a swollen lymph node in your neck, seek an evaluation from an Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) specialist.
Get the HPV Vaccine: Since you are 21, you are in the prime age group to receive the Gardasil 9 vaccine if you haven't already. It provides highly effective, long-term protection against the high-risk HPV strains associated with oral and genital cancers.
Health Tips
Avoid purchasing unapproved "at-home" oral HPV test kits online. These commercial tests lack clinical validation, are highly prone to user error, and often lead to false positives that fuel health anxiety.
Soothe Your Throat: Until you see a doctor, manage the discomfort by gargling with warm salt water, drinking warm fluids, and using over-the-counter throat lozenges to reduce irritation.
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Dr. Moin Ahmad Siddiqui
Trichologist
7 yrs exp
Lucknow
Contact nearby labs
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