Clinically, there is no such thing as HPV causing throat cancer, but HPV virus is closely related to throat cancer. HPV is also known as human papillomavirus, which is mainly transmitted through sexual transmission and close contact, and indirect contact may also lead to transmission of HPV, such as contact with the living supplies, clothing or utensils of infected people. The only malignant tumor that is clearly related to HPV infection is gynecologic cervical cancer. HPV has a very important role in head and neck tumors such as laryngeal and oropharyngeal cancers. For the treatment of HPV-positive and HPV-negative oropharyngeal cancers, the treatment options for patients are completely different. However, in other pharyngeal tumors can only indicate a close relationship between the two, and HPV is not currently proposed as its independent causative factor. The main causes of pharyngeal cancer are still smoking, alcohol consumption and other harmful, irritating substances. Nonetheless, if HPV infection is found, it is recommended to go to a regular hospital for examination in a timely manner, and actively treat it under the guidance of a doctor.