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I have hpv, my question is now i am contagious for life? will wait for your answer, thanks.

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Yes: HPV cannot be cured; therefore, the infected person is essentially contagious for life. Approximately two-thirds of the people who have sexual contact with a partner with genital warts will develop this disease. Remember that use of condoms may prevent the virus from coming in contact with susceptible skin areas. However, since HPV can infect the scrotum and vulva, transmission can occur outside condom-covered areas.

Answered 4/21/2017

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Dr. Adam Smith answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Not Necessarily: Some viruses can be irradicated by the immune system (common cold) or can persist in the body In a dormant state (chicken pox to shingles). There are different types of HPV. Know your type. Many women with a positive cervical biopsy are negative on retest after treatment, so it's hard to estimate risk in the absence of active lesions or abnormal cells. Best to be open and inform any new partners.

Answered 7/19/2014

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