Thank you so much for your reply. When admitted for the peritonsillar abscess, initially they swabbed the enlarged tonsil which was blocking my breathing. This did not come back with confirmation of any bacteria. I doubt very much that they test these abscesses for HPV but now you have me wondering why? They did tell me that the infection can be hidden quite well within the abscess. When the abscess finally burst on the third evening after being pumped full of a myriad of antibiotics and steroids, they failed to take another swab.
Regarding the persistent gum lesion...this is the area that they biopsied. Your timeline is bang on...the pathologist said they will call me exactly two weeks following the biopsy on July 28th with the results. I'm really trying to keep busy until then and proactively choosing a healthy lifestyle. I know that there is only so much one can do and control. Please know that just getting your response has made me feel more even keeled.