Question 1

how long is it supposed to it take for hpv to show up on tests?

Accepted Answer

Variable: The test i belive you are talking about is a vaginal or cervical swab for the prence of the dna of the virus.   It is variable.  It depends on the way the specimen was obtained and relative growth or presence of the organism.

Question 2

my partner said she has hpv, how long should i wait to get hpv test because someone said it doesn't show up right away?

Accepted Answer

HPV : There is not a good overall test for hpv.  It is thought that 96% of us have been exposed to an hpv strain by the time we are 26. It is very unlikely at 41 that you have not already been exposed to hpv.

Do you have any history of any kind of warts?

Question 3

is there any test in ireland to show if you have been affected by hpv. 8 years ago i was in contact with this but never developed them?

Accepted Answer

Pap smear : Get your pap smear done with an hpv test. This is pretty standard.

Question 4

can it take as little as 7 months for hpv to show on a papsmear?

Accepted Answer

Here are some ...: PAP smear is to see if there is abnormal cervical cellular transformation toward precancerous or cancerous change which is oftentimes related with HPV infection, notably with subtypes - 16 &amp; 18. Such change takes years to evolve but the pace of change widely varies among individuals. So, follow the current advice to do PAP smear more vigilant after knowing HPV contact or infection as lifelong care

Question 5

how long is it supposed to it take for herpes to show up and hpv?

Accepted Answer

7-10 days and longer: Usually within 7-10 days following exposure to genital herpes a clinical response will occcure.  Human papilloma virus or genital warts can take quite a bit longer.

Question 6

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 7

i tested positive for hpv over 4 yrs ago and have had several paps since and never heard it again. do i still have it wouldn't it show up again?

Accepted Answer

Maybe : Sometimes females can clear the virus.  It is important to keep up with your pap smears since you tested positive once.

Question 8

why do doctors say someone is "clear" of hpv when the person ceases to show outward signs of the disease? hpv is for "life" and cannot be eliminated.

Accepted Answer

Primary vs secondary: People will often clear the primary stage of HPV within two years if they have a normal immune system. As you say, it then can hibernate in your body for life  produce problems later. Your issue is with a difference in how you use terminology. Clearing the first stage is just that, it does not mean eliminating the germ.

Question 9

once hpv leaves the body & tests show negative, will i still be a carrier? or i'm cleared from the disease for ever? no partner. no intercourse. none

Accepted Answer

No: The HPV virus is always present. It may not be detected at every testing but once you have the HPV virus you have it.

Question 10

which hpv stains long term persist in our body (hr or lr)? does persistence hpv always show bulky cervix by tvs for woman?

Accepted Answer

: Either high risk (HR) or low risk (LR) HPV strains can persist for months or years. On average, HR strains persist longer than LR. The large majority of persistent HPV infections do not cause "bulky" cervix or any other visible abnormality.

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How long is it supposed to it take for hpv to show up on tests?

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My partner said she has hpv, how long should i wait to get hpv test because someone said it doesn't show up right away?

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Is there any test in ireland to show if you have been affected by hpv. 8 years ago i was in contact with this but never developed them?

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Can it take as little as 7 months for hpv to show on a papsmear?

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How long is it supposed to it take for herpes to show up and hpv?

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

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I tested positive for hpv over 4 yrs ago and have had several paps since and never heard it again. do i still have it wouldn't it show up again?

A member asked:

Why do doctors say someone is "clear" of hpv when the person ceases to show outward signs of the disease? hpv is for "life" and cannot be eliminated.

A member asked:

Once hpv leaves the body & tests show negative, will i still be a carrier? or i'm cleared from the disease for ever? no partner. no intercourse. none

A member asked:

Which hpv stains long term persist in our body (hr or lr)? does persistence hpv always show bulky cervix by tvs for woman?

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