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A member asked:
I've heard hpv can shed/hibernate, etc. so basically, once i got it- i will always have it in my body no matter what?
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Yes: The whole HPV family of viruses (more than 100 strains) have that potential. You might get lucky and never see it recur, but the potential is there.
Answered 7/31/2016
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