oral hpv in children

[miamay]

My 6 year old daughter' dentist told me she has hpv in her mouth that will require surgery. How would a child get hpv?
How common is it in children?

[auntiejessi]

Hi there -

I would question this diagnosis, as oral hpv is very rare.

Also you will probably get much better help from the pediatrics forum.

Good luck!

AJ

[auntiejessi]

You should also try the pediatric experts forum.

[greene08]

well there are many types of hpv, not just the kind that causes stds. a common wart on your hand is caused by the hpv virus just a different strain than than the ones that are sexually transmitted.