Answers are grounded in this paper and cite their sources.
Airborne HPV dispersal with matching "high-risk" HPV-genotypes in airways of medical staff after ablations (LEEP and CO₂-laser) and cases of HPV-associated upper airways neoplasms based on exposure to laser and LEEP smoke are documented. Upper airway mucosa is a more common anatomical site for warts in CO₂ laser users compared to controls. Simple safety measures greatly reduce HPV contamination and transmission risk.
No takes yet. Share an insight, caveat, or question.
Palma et al. (2020) studied this question.
Synapse has enriched 5 closely related papers on similar clinical questions. Consider them for comparative context: