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Oral sex and oropharyngeal cancer: The role of the primary care physicians.
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10 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 28 citations in OpenAlex.
- Evidence-based guideline diagnosis, treatment, prevention and aftercare of oropharyngeal and hypopharyngeal carcinoma.German medical science : GMS e-journal · 2025Guideline
- HIV, HPV, and oral health in Tanzania: a scoping review.Infectious agents and cancer · 2026Review
- Ex vivo HNSCC clinical studies using saliva and antiviral or antibacterial chewing gums reveal reduction in carcinogenic microbes.Scientific reports · 2026Article
- Association of Unsafe Sexual Behavior with Head and Neck Cancer: A Bibliometric Analysis.Indian journal of otolaryngology and head and neck surgery : official publication of the Association of Otolaryngologists of India · 2024Article
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- Head and Neck Cancer among American Indian and Alaska Native Populations in California, 2009-2018.Cancers · 2021Article
- Analysis of risk factors for multiple primary oral squamous cell carcinoma: a cohort study.Clinical oral investigations · 2020Article
- Dental students' awareness and attitudes toward HPV-related oral cancer: a cross sectional study at the University of Jordan.BMC oral health · 2019Article
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- Heterosexual oral and anal sex in Kinshasa (D.R.Congo): Data from OKAPI prospective cohort.PloS one · 2019Article
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9 authors at 7 institutions in 2 countries.
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Abstract
backgroundWe aimed to study the prevalence of oral sex and its possible association with human papillomavirus (HPV) 16 infection in the development of oropharyngeal cancer in the US population for possible prevention.
methodsWe conduct a systemic review on the prevalence of oral sex among Americans among different age groups, the prevalence of HPV 16 infection reported in oropharyngeal cancer, and correlation between oral sex and oropharyngeal cancer.
resultsOral sex is prevalent among adolescents and sexually active adults. Sixty percent of oropharyngeal cancer reported in the United States is associated with HPV 16 infections. Individuals who practiced oral sex with multiple partners are at risk for developing oropharyngeal cancer and need to be informed about practicing safe sex or getting vaccination.
conclusionFamily physicians will play a key role in prevention and educating the public about the risk of oral sex.
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