Urethral Cancer

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Risk Factors and Causes

The cause of urethral cancer is unknown. The primary risk factor is a history of bladder cancer
Infection with human papillomavirus (HPV) and other sexually transmitted diseases (STD) is also a risk factor. HPV is a group of more than 70 viruses that are transmitted sexually and cause anogenital warts.

Two types of HPV are associated with warts that develop on the mucous membrane of the urethra. Having unprotected sexual intercourse with multiple partners inc...Read the full article