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In 2012 i had low risk hpv &detect it by coposcopy and antibiotics since then i had pap smears and 2013 i stop can hpv come back again if not treated?
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Confusing question: HPV is a family of viruses that contain many strains. They are passes by skin to skin contact and a large percentage of infections clear on their own within a year or two. Some can remain embedded near their original site for decades, and shed occasionally,without noticeable symptoms.No antibiotics will eradicate them. If they trigger cervical changes, the doc can treat it in various ways.
Answered 3/3/2018
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