has hpv been around forever?
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Once I have HPV, do I have it forever? Most HPV infections in young men and women are transient, lasting no more than one or two years. Usually, the body clears the infection on its own. It is estimated that the infection will persist in only about 1% of women.
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HPV is a chronic, lifelong infection. However, as many as 1 out of every 3 people with genital warts find that they go away on their own - usually within 2 years. If you want your warts removed, do not do it yourself.
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In extreme cases, HPV may lay dormant in the body for many years or even decades. During this time, the virus is always reproducing within cells, and it can spread even if there are no symptoms. This is also why it's possible to test positive for HPV even if it has been dormant for years.
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Call Your Doctor About Warts if: You are a woman and develop genital warts, which in rare cases can be associated with cervical cancer. You are older than age 60 and discover what looks like a wart. It may instead be a symptom of a more serious skin condition, such as skin cancer.
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How long does the HPV vaccine protect for? Studies have already shown that the vaccine protects against HPV infection for at least 10 years, although experts expect protection to last for much longer.
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Most people with the genital wart virus (HPV) have no signs or symptoms of infection. When someone does have signs of infection, the warts: Usually appear 1 to 3 months after someone is exposed, but it may take longer. Begin as small red bumps that may grow larger.
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Low-risk HPV types Some types of HPV can cause warts (papillomas) on or around the genitals and anus of both men and women. Women may also have warts on the cervix and in the vagina. Because these HPV types rarely cause cancer, they are called “low-risk” viruses.
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In 2018, the FDA approved the vaccine for women and men up to age 45. While many adults have been exposed to some strains of HPV, most have not been exposed to all nine types covered by the vaccine. "Therefore, expanding the age range for vaccination can help prevent HPV-related diseases in more individuals," she said.
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But even after the warts are gone, HPV might still be active in the body. That means it can spread to someone else through sex or close sexual contact and cause warts in that person. It's hard to know when people are no longer contagious, because there's no blood test that looks for HPV.
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Other types of HPV are called “high-risk” because they can cause cancer in both men and women. Doctors worry more about the cell changes and pre-cancers linked to these types, because they're more likely to grow into cancers over time. Common high-risk HPV types include HPV 16 and 18. Infection with HPV is very common.
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Most people with HPV do not know they are infected and never develop symptoms or health problems from it. Some people find out they have HPV when they get genital warts. Women may find out they have HPV when they get an abnormal Pap test result (during cervical cancer screening).
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Most sexually active men and women will contract the HPV virus at some point during their lifetime. HPV can be spread through oral, vaginal, or anal sex. It can result in genital warts and some types of cancer. Sometimes, HPV can be transmitted during birth to an infant causing genital or respiratory system infections.
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There is no cure for the virus itself, but many HPV infections go away on their own. In fact, about 70 to 90 percent of cases of HPV infection are cleared from the body by the immune system. When treatment is needed, the goal is to relieve symptoms by removing any visible warts and abnormal cells in the cervix.
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Having HPV does not mean that a person or their partner is having sex outside the current relationship. There is no treatment to eliminate HPV itself. HPV is usually dealt with by your body's immune system. HPV does not stop you having a normal sex life.
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HPV infection can cause genital warts (condylomas) that can be challenging to treat, sometimes taking months and years. Certain high-risk types of HPV have been linked to development of cervical cancer. Trichomonas infection is generally not thought to affect fertility.
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Common high-risk HPV types include HPV 16 and 18. Infection with HPV is very common. In most people, the body is able to clear the infection on its own. But sometimes, the infection doesn't go away.
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This is because HPV may remain dormant (“hidden”) in the cervical cells for months or even many years. While dormant, the virus is inactive; it won't be detected by testing and will not spread or cause any problems. However, the infection may then “re-emerge,” perhaps due to changes in the body's immune system.