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Is it possible to carry hpv after not being sexually active for 4+ years?

Q: is it possible to carry hpv after not being sexually active for 4+ years?

: Yes. Many (most? nearly all?) HPV infections persist in latent form, with potential for reactivation. But quite unlikely at your age or the rest of your life.

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

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Yes. Many (most? nearly all?) HPV infections persist in latent form, with potential for reactivation. But quite unlikely at your age or the rest of your life.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 4/23/2023

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

Yes - rare but possible

Answered 4/27/2023

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A member asked:

Is it possible to carry hpv after not being sexually active for 4+ years?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

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