Question 1

i've heard that hpv viruses can be dormant. if i had an hpv 6,11infection and did not get any genital warts even after1.5 years,will the dormant hpv virus reactivate in the future and can hpv virus go from me to another woman and will she get g/warts?

Accepted Answer

: Yes it can. Have your partner vaccinated

Question 2

could the genital warts virus be passed on even there are no symptoms (outbreaks)?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: Hpv  virus causes warts or papillomas, some one gets infected they will have warts, simply you get warts and can get rid of them completely by treatments.  But herpes simplex infections virus stays in the body forever  once you are infected.

Question 3

is there any way of getting rid of the genital warts virus / infection?

Accepted Answer

No: You can't get rid of the hpv virus, just the warts.

Question 4

can genital warts virus spread from bed sheets?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: Need repeated body to body contact , theoretically possible as it is is a virus but unlikely to happen considered as sexually transmitted disease.

Question 5

genital warts virus, is it possible to completely cut it off?

Accepted Answer

No: I prefer not to use words like "cut it off" and "genital" in the same sentence, but i'll assume you're referring to the virus, not the body parts.  You can get rid of warts but not the hpv virus, which causes the.  There's always the chance that they'll come back.

Question 6

will the body usually clear the hpv virus 6 and 11 that cause genital warts with two years?

Accepted Answer

Define "clear": Anyone with a normal immune system will usually see the primary HPV infection with any strain become inactive within 2 years. Most with warts would have the visible lesions lasered/frozen or chemically removed. However, HPV is a family of viruses well known for going into a hibernation phase after the initial infection. It can re-emerge in the future.

Question 7

does the body usually eventually clear the hpv virus that causes genital warts? or do you have if for life?

Accepted Answer

Yes and no: HPV is a family of virus strains that are well known for clearing after the primary infection and becoming dormant/hibernating in the body indefinately.Reactivation in the future is possible as is  shedding of the virus, but this is unusual.

Question 8

how long do genital warts last after getting hpv virus? am i stuck with them forever or  will they eventually disappear?

Accepted Answer

Depends: The primary infection usually clears within 2 years spontaneously in people with a normal immune system. Many have visible warts removed (laser, frozen, chemical agents) but the germ itself will often hibernate in your system forever and may recur.

Question 9

if i have hpv i understand the virus will live forever in my body but will i ever be free of genital warts?? please please clerify

Accepted Answer

Not eternal: About 80% or more people are able to eliminate the virus on their own.  Visit this site for info: https://www.cdc.gov/std/hpv/stdfact-hpv.htm
Get HPV vaccine to prevent infection with other strains of the virus (There are over 100 varieies)
Wish you good health!

Question 10

does your body usually eliminate the hpv viruses 6 and 11 that cause genital warts within 2 years? even if you have warts?

Accepted Answer

Define "eliminate": Anyone with a normal immune system will usually see the primary HPV infection with any strain become inactive within 2 years. Most people with warts would have the visible lesions lasered/frozen or chemically removed. However, HPV is a family of viruses well known for going into a hibernation phase after the initial infection. It can re-emerge in the future. They may not, but can.

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I've heard that hpv viruses can be dormant. if i had an hpv 6,11infection and did not get any genital warts even after1.5 years,will the dormant hpv virus reactivate in the future and can hpv virus go from me to another woman and will she get g/warts?

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Could the genital warts virus be passed on even there are no symptoms (outbreaks)?

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Is there any way of getting rid of the genital warts virus / infection?

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Can genital warts virus spread from bed sheets?

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Genital warts virus, is it possible to completely cut it off?

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Will the body usually clear the hpv virus 6 and 11 that cause genital warts with two years?

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Does the body usually eventually clear the hpv virus that causes genital warts? or do you have if for life?

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How long do genital warts last after getting hpv virus? am i stuck with them forever or will they eventually disappear?

A member asked:

If i have hpv i understand the virus will live forever in my body but will i ever be free of genital warts?? please please clerify

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Does your body usually eliminate the hpv viruses 6 and 11 that cause genital warts within 2 years? even if you have warts?

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