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Does the hpv virus remain in your body for a life, whether it's dormant or active? i have been with only 2ppl in my life i am a wreck :,( plz help me
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No it will clear: The vast majority of HPV infections will clear in 6 months on their own; almost all w/in 2 years. If you have it again, it will be due to re-infection. Unfortunately, there is no way to prevent infection. Condoms do not work for HPV. Men often carry it on testicles. However with screening you will prevent disease from HPV. See this http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/pubs/surv-manual/chpt05-hpv.html
Answered 6/4/2015
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Label confusion: HPV is a family of dozens of virus strains that includes the common skin wart. It also includes 9 strains that are known to cause genital infections, 2 wart strains and 7 associated with cervical cancer. Having HPV doesn't make you unique. Women have been getting pap smears for decades for early detection/treatment of the HPV associated cancer. It just may make you more likely to do your follow up
Answered 10/26/2017
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