Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
If u have ever had any exposure to any of the wart causing hpv, how soon would it show up on the hpv test?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Maybe Never?: Exposure to hpv and contracting it are two different things, so you may never test positive. Even if you have contracted it, it may take a few weeks, few months, or years before it becomes detectable. Newer tests are becoming more sensitive, but there is still a chance that you may never know.
Answered 9/28/2016
5.4k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
If you had gential warts and now do not test + for hpv, does that mean that maybe those gential warts were not caused by an std?
6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Is there a test for genital warts when there are no visible signs? Or is the HPV test only done for high risk types that cause cancer?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
People also searched for:
How long after exposure does it typically take most people to show HPV genital warts? Im vaccinated with Gardasil 4. How common are the strains not covered that cause warts?
Hello again. If my wife is vaccinated can she still test positive for HPV strains that cause warts? Strains 6 or 11?
Had unprotected oral sex with a girl with warts who I think has HPV. Do I need to do any tests? and how long after exposure should I do it?
How common is it for a man not to show any visible warts and clear it if infected with the HPV strain that causes warts ?
According to the CDC, the HPV types that cause warts are not the same as the HPV types that cause cancer. So is there a test to see if someone has the cancer causing types? Particularly in the anus.
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
