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I have a hpv virus type 39. i have a stable partner and i wanted to know if its possible that we can infect each other multiple times? or if once my body fought the virus it wont get it again?

Q: i have a hpv virus type 39. i have a stable partner and i wanted to know if its possible that we can infect each other multiple times? or if once my body fought the virus it wont get it again?

: These strains get you once and done! They are not passed back and forth like a staph or strep. Once your body acquires a strain and recovers your system is stable.

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Dr. James Ferguson answered

These strains get you once and done! They are not passed back and forth like a staph or strep. Once your body acquires a strain and recovers your system is stable.

Dr Rhoads and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/20/2023

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A member asked:

I have a hpv virus type 39. i have a stable partner and i wanted to know if its possible that we can infect each other multiple times? or if once my body fought the virus it wont get it again?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. James Ferguson answered

Dr Rhoads and another doctor agreed

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