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Can genital warts be dormant for 20 years? was just diagnosed at urgent care doc say its possible. ive been married for 27 years! research says mayb
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Yes: it can be dormant, changes in your immune system may decrease your ability to suppress the virus.
Answered 3/13/2019
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