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Tested. postive for hpv july 2010.. i've had 2 normal paps since then but i have warts on hands feet and knees could my body have cleared the virus

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Long term germ: Hpv is a member of a family of dna viruses well known for disappearing for unpredictable intervals before resurfacing. Once you have it, it has you as a landlord & like a cold sore, may return in the future.

Answered 8/9/2012

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Dr. David Tobin answered

Specializes in Podiatry

No: Hpv can be dormant but never cleared.

Answered 1/23/2019

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How does a child get hand warts caused by HPV virus?

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