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A member asked:
Does the immunesystem control one'shpv?if you become abstinentor do not have sex with the person who gave youhpv will that help it clear from the body
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Viral Immunity: Immune system clears most viruses over time as long as it is acting appropriately. Some strains can be associated with cervical cancer, so follow up pap smears are appropriate. Hpv vaccine is an option, however no proof of efficacy is available for the hpv vaccine yet, so weigh the risk.
Answered 10/11/2013
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Not really: Hpv infection causes warts, which are raised skin lesions and are very contagious. It takes a few months, up to 2 years for your body to clear it. Recurrent is common since the virus incorporates into your cells dna and will reactivate anytime. Warts are transmitted by contact so you won't get new lesions from contacting the warts lesions from your partners but you don't clear previous infection.
Answered 10/11/2013
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