On what people does hpv persist? generally?

Varies: based on viral subtype, exposure and unprotected sexual activity with multiple partners.

Everyone: There are dozens of strains of HPV, all of which belong to a viral family with the tendency to hibernate in the human system indefinitely after infection. The primary infection will usually be cleared within the first 2-3 years by anyone with a healthy immune system.However, it can hide and recur, often without evident symptoms. Shedding the virus intermittently is a possibility.