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A member asked:

Is it true that hpv (genital warts) contagious after 20 years?

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Can be.: If it shows up on a pap smear, it's likely contagious.

Dr Singer agreed

Answered 9/6/2013

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I've read it's not necessary to disclose to every partner that you at one time had HPV (a genital wart) since it's so common, especially if treated and symptom free for many years (2007)? True?

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Does your body usually eliminate the HPV viruses 6 and 11 that cause genital warts within 2 years? Even if you have warts?

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