10 Bumps On Back Of Tongue FAQs
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Can Syphilis and HPV Cause Tongue Bumps?
Syphilis is a contagious bacterial infection that typically causes white bumps on the back of the tongue. It's spread through contact with the mucous membrane of the sore and needs to be managed by a physician.3‘Syphilis - Symptoms and Causes.’ Mayo Clinic, 19 Sept. 2019, www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/syphilis/symptoms-causes/syc-20351756
Human papillomavirus, or HPV, is a viral infection that typically causes warts. These warts, which have a rough surface and uneven edges, may appear on the tongue. HPV bumps commonly appear as a single wart. HPV warts on the tongue warrant a consultation with a physician.
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