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During pregnancy i was told that i had a genital wart, with time it went away. i haven't had one since. how can i tell if the virus is gone?

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Dr. Addagada Rao answered

Don't have it ,gone: Unlike herpes virus which stays in the body , genital warts caused by hpv virus , once gone by treatment or by your own immunity they are gone , and no longer in your body. Young woman are advised to have vaccination to prevent future cancer of cervix.

Dr Rhoads agreed

Answered 6/19/2020

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A member asked:

During pregnancy i was told that i had a genital wart, with time it went away. i haven't had one since. how can i tell if the virus is gone?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Addagada Rao answered

Dr Rhoads agreed

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