[Question #13938] Evaluation for HPV risk & throat discomfort

 
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5 hours ago
Hi Doctors, I am a 23 year old male seeking an evaluation regarding potential HPV exposure and recent throat symptoms.
Exposure History:
 * Date: 70 days ago (Protected vaginal intercourse).
 * Context: Partner was a former sex worker; unknown STI status. (Netherlands)
 * Precautions: Condom used for the duration. No unprotected oral sex (given or received). No deep kissing. Had oral contact with breasts only.
 * Recent Activity: Around day 45 and 50, I’m concerned about potential autoinoculation (manual contact with penis followed by brief contact with mouth, touched on lips and tongue, got saliva.). This happened 3-4 times.
Testing History:
 * HIV: Negative (Day 21 RNA; Day 42, 47, 60 4th-Gen Ag/Ab). Just for context.
 * Vaccination: I have not previously received the HPV vaccine.
Current Symptoms:
 * No visible lesions, warts, or bumps on genitals (this makes it even more scarier, cause I read that the dangerous kinds are not showing up)
 * Persistent morning sore throat and occasional one-sided throat pain during the day.
I'm 23M, obese (will start a diet soon), I have high stress, I don't smoke, I don't get sick easily and I recover quickly in general. In the mornings I always feel like sick but I recover during the days. I believe this is because of heavy sneezing. My CRP (in regular blood tests) is generally 7-8 points above avarage. I wonder if this points to an infection or low immune.
Questions:
 * Is the risk of autoinoculation (genital to oral) significant in this context?
* Is there a way to get tested for HPV?
* Will I likely get cancer? If I do, when to look for symptoms?
* Is that cancer curable?
Thank you.