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what does hpv mean?

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HPV: Hpv stands for human papilloma virus which can cause genital warts and may be a cause of cervical cancer.

Question 2

what does hpv causes?

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HPV: HPV is the abbreviation for human papillomavirus.  There are several different types of HPV.  These virus are associated with genital warts and cervical cancer.  Check out this site for more info.  Hope this helps.  
http://www.cdc.gov/STD/HPV/STDFact-HPV.htm

Question 3

does hpv last forever?

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Depends on person: Some people infected with hpv mount successful immune responses to the virus and will completely clear the infection.  We are not able to at this time to predict who will be infected and have the virus linger (carriers) versus completely clearing the infection.  It is possible to become 'reinfected' with hpv especially if exposed to a new / different viral type.  There are &gt; 100 types.

Question 4

does hpv ever go away?

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Might,however: The HPV represent a family of dozens of virus strains that have a pattern of staying within an infected host forever. For some that have easily recognized features like the warts, it is obvious when they become inactive.(disappear) However, they also may reappear years later.  Some strains may never come out of their hiding places, but I always assume they could. Some probably never do.

Question 5

does hpv 16 affect men?

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Yes: Hpv is a form of human papillomavirus that causes cancer.  In men it can cause cancer of the penis, anus, and oropharynx.

Question 6

how long does hpv last?

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Unique to patient...: Duration of hpv infections are unique to each patient.  An "average" person may clear an hpv infection in a couple of years; however, complete clearance depends upon the strain of hpv, immune status of the person, nutrition, and smoking (among other things).  Cigarette smokers have a more difficult time with hpv.  See a doc or visit a clinic for an exam and pap test with hpv dna test.  Be well.

Question 7

does hpv cause any pain?

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No: Hpv alone does not cause pain, but once it start to cause changes within affected cells especially the vulva women can develop warts that can be very uncomfortable. Other symptoms can including itching and burning.

Question 8

does hpv go away over time?

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Maybe: Hpv is human pappiloma virus.  It causes visible warts and times non-visible warts.  Hpv is a known cause of cervical cancer and other cancers.  As the body recognizes the virus, one could become devoid of the warts.  They usually persist at some level or stage.  If young, make sure you are vaccinated, both male and female. Practice safe sex.  Get gyn checks and pap smears as per guidelines.

Question 9

does hpv require medication?

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NO such thing, yet: There is currently no effective treatment for hpv, but some have warts, as a result of hpv infections, which can be removed with medications or burned off. Maybe there will medication in the future, but not now. Currently, the best treatment is preventing the infections--vaccines and use of protection such as condoms. Consult doc. Good luck.

Question 10

what does hpv look like on women?

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Depends: The few strains that produce genital warts can be seen when active.These can be tiny bubble-like outgrowths that eventually look like small cauliflowers. Most strains produce no findings that would be obvious to a lay person, while they actively shed virus.Even when the wart strains clear, they can shed virus and pass it to their sexual contacts off and on for years.

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