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If someone tests positive for hpv can you get the vaccine(or something else) and have it completely ridded from ur body?
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HPV Chronic: vaccine needs to be given before first sexual encounter by several months so immunity can be obtained. Once you have the infection it tends to be a chronic infection and there are certain strains which can lead to malignancy. Use barrier protection if you have not had vaccine. Tell your sexual partner you have HPV so they can protect themselves.
Answered 5/25/2015
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