2007-01-13 04:14:50 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ STDs
The V in hpv stands for virus and viruses never leave your body. You may go many years without displaying symptoms but right now we cant cure viruses and this condition is something you and your partner(s) will have to deal with for the rest of your life.
2007-01-13 11:53:08 · answer #1 · answered by baldisbeautiful 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This I think is part of the confusion. Words like go away and clear up seem to suggest that people will no longer have it after a little bit of time. Doctors should be more clear about this.
Signs of having it might clear up and go away, but the virus is on the skin. It is in an area that does not send a response to the body to fight it.
Condoms are not absolute protection. Mear genital contact is all that is needed. Men typically show no signs of having it. There is no test for men, there is no vaccine for men.
The vaccine for women, that has become available(the day I found out I probably have it) only treats the four know cancer causing strains. You can still contract the other 100 odd strains.
People with HPV are still that, PEOPLE. I didn't slum. The woman that called me one morning was horrified to find a wort on herself. I do not blame her. I don't know if I got it from her or gave it to her. There is no point in trying to lay blame.
A large percentage of people have it and of those that are at risk of cancer; it is only a slight increase. Regular paps should be taken to watch for any complications. Most people do not show signs some for year some not at all. I don't show any signs.
2007-01-15 15:47:10 · answer #2 · answered by Ben B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are many different strains of HPV. Some strains cause genital warts and some can even cause cervical cancer. Most people will quit producing symptoms of the disease as your body learns to fight it off. As a virus, it will remain in the infected person's cells for an indefinite time--most often in a latent state but occasionally producing symptoms or disease. If you want more information.....visit the following website it can answer a lot of your questions. www.healthandhpv.com
2007-01-13 21:34:43 · answer #3 · answered by foxiegixxergurl2004 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If when the virus is contracted, it is in a low dose, or if your immune system is exceptionally good, then HPV can disappear, just like with any viral infection. However, even without symptoms, it can still be present in the body, and if so, infection can still be spread to others.
2007-01-13 12:28:13 · answer #4 · answered by Madre 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋