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A member asked:
I am hpv positive and have abnormal pap results. if/when i have normal results and test negative, will i still pass the virus on to new partners?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Possibly: once you have the virus, it will stay within your body. If it is actively shedding, you could still pass it on to partners, even with a normal Pap, and negative test
Answered 12/29/2020
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Really unknown: There is debate in the medical community about whether an individual remains infectious after HPV infection but now negative tests. Some believe the virus may lie dormant, but undetectable. Prudence would suggest one continues to use condoms with new partners, for protection of both parties. If in a monogamous relationship, no condoms might be ok if both understand infection theoretically possible
Answered 1/1/2015
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