[Question #13682] Oral hpv

 
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4 hours ago
Yesterday received unprotected oral sex from a sex worker female . I am vaccinated for hpv but am worried about getting hpv . I’ve read that some of the common oral hpv strains are protected from vaccine . Seeing what’s the chances are of contracting a non vaccine covered strain from this incident 
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Edward W. Hook M.D.
3 hours ago
Welcome to our forum. Thanks for your questions. I’ll be glad to provide some information. 

Your risk of acquiring HPV from receipt of oral sex is relatively low.  Oral HPV is far less common than genital infection and a single exposure rarely leads to infection. To your credit, you have been vaccinated and most oral HPV infections are due to HPV type 16, six, or 11, all of which are contained in the vaccine.  When they occur, most HPV infections resolve on their own over 1-2 years without consequences.  Further, there are no recommended tests for HPV in men.  My advice is to not worry and move forward.  EWH
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