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Is it possible to carry hpv after not being sexually active for 4+ years?
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Yes. Many (most? nearly all?) HPV infections persist in latent form, with potential for reactivation. But quite unlikely at your age or the rest of your life.
Answered 4/23/2023
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Yes - rare but possible
Answered 4/27/2023
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