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A member asked:

Once my body gets rid of the genital warts, is it likely that the warts will come back? and if they do come back, how often do outbreaks occur?

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HPV vaccine: Most people are able to eliminate the virus and that virus does not return. However, depending on exposure to other strains, you may have recurrence of warts due to infection with a different strain. Get HPV vaccine and practice safe sex.

Dr Rhoads and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/5/2018

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Does the body usually rid itself of hpv, even the ones that cause genital warts? How long does it take?

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Why does it take up to 2 years for the body to get rid of genital warts? Have had these lesions over a year now and they are still there. Havent gotten them diagnosed but Im assuming they are warts. Wife is vaccinated no warts?

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Is there a chance your body will never get rid of genital warts on its own?

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Is it normal for people to have genital warts and the body never clears it on their own and have them forever or does the body usually get rid of them around 2 years?

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I read handsoap isnt enough to kill HPV. If so, how can I prevent HPV from genital wart from spreading to other body parts if accidentally touched?

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