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How long do genital warts last after getting hpv virus? am i stuck with them forever or will they eventually disappear?

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Depends: The primary infection usually clears within 2 years spontaneously in people with a normal immune system. Many have visible warts removed (laser, frozen, chemical agents) but the germ itself will often hibernate in your system forever and may recur.

Answered 1/18/2018

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How long do genital warts last after getting hpv virus? am i stuck with them forever or will they eventually disappear?

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