NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
PATHOLOGY AND GENETICS
Question
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Herpes Simplex Virus 1
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HIV
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HPV
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Streptococcus
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Detailed explanation-1: -Causes. Oral HPV is thought to spread mainly through oral sex and deep tongue kissing. The virus passes from one person to another during sexual activity.
Detailed explanation-2: -Yes. It’s the same virus, but it can manifest in different ways. HPV is an umbrella term for human papillomavirus. But, there are many types and subtypes of the virus.
Detailed explanation-3: -Oral HPV is transmitted to the mouth by oral sex, or possibly in other ways. Many people are exposed to oral HPV in their life. About 10% of men and 3.6% of women have oral HPV, and oral HPV infection is more common with older age.
Detailed explanation-4: -Approximately 7 percent of Americans ages 14 to 69 have oral HPV. The number of people who have oral HPV has increased over the past three decades. It’s more common in men than in women. Approximately two-thirds of oropharyngeal cancers have HPV DNA in them.