Is HPV 68 Positive High-Risk or Low-Risk?

HPV68 positive is generally considered high-risk. HPV refers to the human papillomavirus. Papillomavirus infections can lead to various wart and tumor diseases, including flat warts, plantar warts, genital warts, and other skin and mucosal warts, as well as cervical cancer, vulvar cancer, penile cancer, and other diseases. Human papillomavirus is generally classified into high-risk and low-risk types, with HPV type 68 belonging to the high-risk type. Common high-risk types include 16, 18, 30, 31, 33, 35, 39, 53, and others. HPV68 positive usually refers to the detection of HPV type 68 infection in an HPV test, indicating the presence of this virus in the patient's body. HPV68 positive patients may not have obvious symptoms, while a few may experience discomfort such as perianal itching, genital growths, and post-coital bleeding. If patients experience these symptoms, it is recommended to visit the hospital promptly for treatment through methods such as laser, electrocoagulation, surgery, and other therapeutic approaches.