Question 1

abnormal pap, positive hpv, no cervical cancer, no genital warts. given gardasil. does that mean i have another strain of hpv?

Accepted Answer

HPV: Not enough information.   Speak to health care worker for more information.
In general, HPV vaccine covers the most common ones, and is very effective if taken BEFORE exposure. 
There are many strains of HPV so you may have one not covered but I do not think we normally test for those.

Question 2

will getting the gardasil injection protect me against hpv?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It will protect you against four very common types of hpv. It will protect against type 6 and 11 which cause genital warts and type 16 and 18 which cause cervical cancer.

Question 3

hi i was wondering if i took the hpv injection gardasil when i was 18 and now i'm 25 is it possible to have hpv warts? because i have lesions not sure

Accepted Answer

Doubtful : It is unlikely but possible that you may have developed HPV despite the vaccine and any suspicious lesion that does not resolve needs to be looked at by an infectious disease professional as soon as possible.

Question 4

hi doc, about an hour ago i received my first gardasil injection for hpv and a tb skin test, is it safe to drink alcohol the same day of the shot?

Accepted Answer

No problem: Routine alcohol consumption does not effect either.

Question 5

can you still get hpv before getting the 3rd gardasil shot? do the shots work even if ta more time than the recommended wait time between them?

Accepted Answer

Yes: keep in mind the vaccine covers certain strains and it is possible to get a strain that is not covered, or you may not respond to the vaccine as well.  The time frame is fine as long as it is longer than recommended

Question 6

does gardasil cause a positive hpv test result?

Accepted Answer

No: Hpv (gardasil) prevents you from getting hpv.

Question 7

if a person contracts hpv and received the gardasil shot can they still give their virus to your partner ? ( no warts)

Accepted Answer

Depends: There are dozens of HPV strains &amp; only  a limited number in the vaccines. If you acquired HPV before or after your shots &amp; that strain was active in your tissues, you could spread it to a partner. Getting a shot that contained a strain you already had will not cure it or prevent it from transfer.

Question 8

i have the 3 gardisil shots. in december went to get pap smear. was abnormal and tested hpv positive? why do i have hpv if i have the shots?

Accepted Answer

Likely had it: At a listed age of 25, there are several possibilities. The greatest benefit of the vaccine occurs if given before any sexual activity starts.In the pre-vaccine era, up to 70% of women tested positive in their early 20's. There are also other HPV strains not in the previous vaccines (2 or 4 strain).A new 9 strain vaccine may be available in the near future.You can be asymptomatic with HPV for yrs

Question 9

does gardasil vaccine give positive hpv results?

Accepted Answer

No: No.  This is an inactivated vaccine and does not have live virus in it.

Question 10

will gardasil vaccine give positive hpv results?

Accepted Answer

No: Absolutely not. This is a common misconception. The vaccine give you an antibody to hpv. The pap smear and hpv tests detects an antigen not an antibody. The idea that you will get  a false positive hpv tests after vaccination is incorrect.

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Abnormal pap, positive hpv, no cervical cancer, no genital warts. given gardasil. does that mean i have another strain of hpv?

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Will getting the gardasil injection protect me against hpv?

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Hi i was wondering if i took the hpv injection gardasil when i was 18 and now i'm 25 is it possible to have hpv warts? because i have lesions not sure

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Hi doc, about an hour ago i received my first gardasil injection for hpv and a tb skin test, is it safe to drink alcohol the same day of the shot?

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Can you still get hpv before getting the 3rd gardasil shot? do the shots work even if ta more time than the recommended wait time between them?

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Does gardasil cause a positive hpv test result?

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If a person contracts hpv and received the gardasil shot can they still give their virus to your partner ? ( no warts)

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I have the 3 gardisil shots. in december went to get pap smear. was abnormal and tested hpv positive? why do i have hpv if i have the shots?

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Does gardasil vaccine give positive hpv results?

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