Is sore throat caused by HPV infection?

HPV is transmitted mainly through sexual intercourse and skin-to-skin contact. In addition to the two types 6 and 11 that cause genital warts, high-risk types such as 16, 18, 31, 33, 45, 52, 58... often do not cause symptoms until precancerous or cancerous lesions appear in the cervix, oropharynx, vulva, vagina, and penis.

In the throat area, HPV can cause genital warts and oropharyngeal cancer, with symptoms of prolonged sore throat, bad breath, difficulty swallowing, bleeding, stuffy nose on one side and warts if you have genital warts. Sore throat after sex can also be caused by many other diseases, you need to monitor and see a doctor soon.

Patients need to comply with treatment, abstain from sex, do not share utensils with others, maintain oral - nose and throat hygiene, gargle with salt water, limit alcohol - tobacco, avoid dust and smoke, keep the throat warm, drink enough water and increase resistance by eating enough nutrients and resting properly. Vaccination, including HPV, helps reduce the risk of infection with HPV types such as 6, 11, 16, 18, 31, 33, 45, 52, 58 included in the vaccine.

Vietnam currently circulates two HPV vaccines. Gardasil 9 prevents 9 high-risk types, vaccinated for men and women 9-45 years old, effective protection over 90%. People who have had sex with or have been infected with one type can still be protected against other types. A 32-year-old male will receive 3 injections in 6 months. People who have been infected with HPV can still be infected again, and vaccination helps reduce this risk.