HPV infection may cause throat, mouth cancer

3D illustration of the human papillomavirus (HPV). April is Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Month. Head and neck cancers, including mouth and throat, occur in the head and neck region.  You may have heard about the connection between HPV infection and certain types of cervical cancer, but did you know HPV infection is also related to a higher risk of throat and mouth cancer? To prevent these cancers, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that all…
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