Question 1

how long does it take for hpv warts to show up after initial contact?

Accepted Answer

Few weeks: It can vary until they are visible .They could appear in a few weeks or even several months after contact.

Question 2

i was exposed to hpv in nov. 2009 when my husband was unfaithful and just now have a genital wart, is it likely to take almost 5 yrs to show symptoms?

Accepted Answer

HPV: There is no real, valid or honest way to pinpoint exposure to hpv.  Most of us were infected long before marriage and long before we had any symptoms of infection. 96% of americans are positive for hpv by age 26. No one sexual encounter can be blamed for hpv.

Question 3

how long after exposure does it typically take most people to show hpv genital warts? im vaccinated with gardasil 4. how common are the strains not covered that cause warts?

Accepted Answer

: Gardasil 4 covers the 2 HPV types (HPV6 and 11) that cause 90% of genital warts, so if you were not infected prior to vaccination, you are very unlikely to get warts. If sexually active and thus could be infected with HPV, there is only a very tiny chance you would get warts; you really needn't be worried about it. But you could reduce the risk still further by having a Gardasil 9 booster.

Question 4

once an hpv wart begins, how long does it take to develop?

Accepted Answer

Genital warts.: Not sure what you mean by "develop". If you see the hpv wart, it has developed. This usually happens 6 weeks to many months after exposure. The size varies from almost invisible to very large cauliflower like lesions. Warts can be removed with topical treatments, laser or surgery.

Question 5

help please? how long does it take genital warts to appear after infected by hpv?

Accepted Answer

Unique to individual: The time gap between exposure to hpv and subsequent possible development of warts or precancerous changes is unique to each person and in part depends upon the strain of hpv.  A person with impaired immunity (hiv / organ transplant recipient / other immune dysfunction) will have a more difficult time fighting off hpv infection.  Hpv is also more aggressive in cigarette smokers.

Question 6

does the body usually rid itself of hpv, even the ones that cause genital warts? how long does it take?

Accepted Answer

Usually not: They go away 4 a while & return. U should treat while active & avoid sex. Condoms help some but transmitting hpv is quite commonly still an issue. Abstinence i feel is best.

Question 7

what are the chances of passing genital hpv/genital warts to newborn via vaginal birth..risk of genital hpv/genital warts in newborn? n how long does it take to clear?does it persist till adulthood?

Accepted Answer

: I think you asked this question before. The risk is low and if it happens the child is most often asymptomatic and if the child develops lesions, doctor can treat them. Good news is most HPV infection, including the cancerous strains, will resolve within 12 months.

Question 8

how long is it supposed to it take for genital warts(hpv) to eventually go?

Accepted Answer

Varies: If you are lucky they will respond immediately to simple topical treatments.  They can persist for months even with treatment and occasionally will recur after apparently successful treatment.

Question 9

if a couple is found to have hpv by the presence of genital warts, what are the steps they have to take?

Accepted Answer

Get treated: Both get treated same time , get rid of hpv virus from the body same time, which causes genital cancers , and to use condoms (no guarantee that it will prevent reinfection from the partner ) discus with your doctor , and also find out female partner is still a candidate for quadrivalent vaccination and  both hope to  get rid of the virus for good.

Question 10

how long will it take for oral hpv wart to go away?

Accepted Answer

Depends: warts are strange things. they can be there for months or years, then one day disappear.  they can grow and multiply. you would have to be seen by doctor to decide on the right treatment for you.  the gardasil shot is known to improve immunity against the virus that causes warts.

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I was exposed to hpv in nov. 2009 when my husband was unfaithful and just now have a genital wart, is it likely to take almost 5 yrs to show symptoms?

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How long after exposure does it typically take most people to show hpv genital warts? im vaccinated with gardasil 4. how common are the strains not covered that cause warts?

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Once an hpv wart begins, how long does it take to develop?

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Help please? how long does it take genital warts to appear after infected by hpv?

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Does the body usually rid itself of hpv, even the ones that cause genital warts? how long does it take?

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What are the chances of passing genital hpv/genital warts to newborn via vaginal birth..risk of genital hpv/genital warts in newborn? n how long does it take to clear?does it persist till adulthood?

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How long is it supposed to it take for genital warts(hpv) to eventually go?

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