A member asked:

My ex girlfriend had hpv but took the vaccine every week. she doesn't have it no more. i have no symptoms or signs of having it. can i still have hpv?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. Betsy Greenleaf answered

Specializes in Gynecology

Possibly: There are hundreds of strains of hpv. The vaccine only covers 4 strains. So strains cause warts, some increase the risk of cancer.

Answered 9/28/2016

5.7k views

Thank

Certainly: HPV is a family of viruses that include at least 9 strains that are transmitted sexually. The vaccine does not "treat" or eliminate the germs when you have them. If you take the vaccine before you are exposed you may not get it. Once your girlfriend acquired HPV, it could become inactive after a couple years and not transfer, but might do so episodically. A blood test could see if you have it.

Answered 12/6/2017

452 views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

Can i still pass HPV if I have gotten the vaccine ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

If I have HPV can can I still take the vaccine will it help?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers