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Can genital warts appear on someone who hasnt been sexually active for many years and never had any such symptoms?
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Yes. Distant past HPV infections sometimes reactivate and warts can appear without being newly infected. However, this is not very common, and not all genital area bumps are warts. Don't assume that's the problem (if it's you or a partner) without professional evaluation.
Answered 7/29/2023
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Yes, genital warts can be dormant for many years, then appear
Answered 7/30/2023
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