Mark B. asked

👶  Ob Gyn

I have a positive HPV16 test result. I am a 43-year-old male with no symptoms and no history of anal sex. What should I do, and is it dangerous for me or my partner?

December 27th, 2024

Rachel T. answered

HPV16 is a high-risk strain that can potentially cause cancers of the anal and rectal tissue. There ...

December 27th, 2024

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