Prevalent Oral HPV Infections Show Delayed Clearance, Study
October 20, 2025
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5 min
A study spanning Brazil, Mexico, and the United States found that males clear oral oncogenic HPV infections more slowly when they have been previously detected compared to newly acquired infections. Infections in younger men clear faster, with 78% of new infections resolving within six months, whereas older men show a higher persistence rate. Increased sexual activity correlated with lower clearance likelihood, especially in men who engage frequently. The study highlights the need for improved vaccination efforts in young males, as many remain unprotected against persistent HPV infections.
1. HPV infections clear faster in younger men compared to older men. 2. 78% of newly acquired infections resolve within 6 months. 3. Increased sexual activity correlates with lower likelihood of infection clearance. 4. Racial disparities observed in persistence rates of HPV infections. 5. Vaccination efforts need to target younger males to reduce persistent HPV infections.
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