Gum Disease, HPV a Double Whammy

FRIDAY, April 4 (HealthDay News) -- Your risk of developing tongue cancer increases if you have severe gum disease along with human papillomavirus (HPV), new research suggests.

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Human Papillomavirus

Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Sexual and Reproductive Health

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Dental and Oral Health

Dental and Gum Disease

Oral Cancer

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