How can I know whether I have oral or throat HPV?

There is no approved routine population screening test for oral or throat HPV comparable to cervical screening. Most infections cause no symptoms, and commercial or home tests do not necessarily lead to useful treatment decisions. Persistent sore throat or hoarseness, a non-healing mouth sore, neck lump, painful swallowing, or unexplained weight loss needs assessment, although these symptoms have many more common causes. Seek examination if a symptom lasts more than two to three weeks.