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How long should hpv be in the system to cause damage to cervix? can it be instant or one month?

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Usually 3 - 5 years : of persistent infection. Co factors, would be likely to increase speed of progression, such as smoking. 15 years to early cancer if persistence, for that long.

Answered 5/13/2020

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