Yes there are low and high risk HPV types (strains). The low risk types cause genital warts typically they are types 6 and 11. The high risk types of which there are dozens are the ones which typically go on to produce dysplasia and/or cancer. High risk types 16, 18 and 33 account for 80% of cervical cancers with 45 being a close 4th.
I have been diagnosed with 6, 11, 16, 18, 31, 33 and 35. As you can see from my history, yes, it is possible to have both low and high risk strains at the same time.
I'd be happy to answer any other questions you may have.
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Hi Alison,
Yes there are low and high risk HPV types (strains). The low risk types cause genital warts typically they are types 6 and 11. The high risk types of which there are dozens are the ones which typically go on to produce dysplasia and/or cancer. High risk types 16, 18 and 33 account for 80% of cervical cancers with 45 being a close 4th.
I have been diagnosed with 6, 11, 16, 18, 31, 33 and 35. As you can see from my history, yes, it is possible to have both low and high risk strains at the same time.
I'd be happy to answer any other questions you may have.
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