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What would cause genital warts to come back after years without them?
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∙ 12y ago
According to cdc.gov and dr. hunter h. handsfield answer on medhelp as well as wikipedia, most HPV infections will be cleared up eventually by our own immune system.
Based on DNA PCR tests (that aren't available commercially, only for scientific journal purposes) most people who had HPV will have negative tests 2 years afterward. Negative tests mean they are in dormant state. When i say most, they are 90% though, so the 10% will need 3-5 years or even more. Several people, like 1% or less, can't cure their HPV even after 10 years. Usually this is the type of people who gets Cervical cancer from specific HPV strains (but keep in mind cervical cancer HPV strain and genital wart HPV strain aren't the same)
However, the same resources believe every virus (not just HPV) can come back years later after being in dormant state. This is not a common case though, most people would never have their warts recur years later. However, everyone is different, so who knows you are one of these uncommon case?
So i will say it again -> yes our own antibody can clear up our HPV infections. If you have been wart-free for years, there are only 3 possible explanations:
1. You are infected by another HPV strain (because you should be immune already to the same strain)
2. Your antibody system is compromised due to heavy drinking, or HIV, or heavy smoking, etc. so your virus has come back from its dormant state
3. You are just unlucky that your virus has come back from its dormant state
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 12y agoGenital warts reoccur when your antibody has failed to keep the virus (HPV) in check. Most people have 2-3 recurrences before they finally stop. When it stops recurring, it means your antibody has created special immunity against that specific virus strain and forced the virus to be dormant.
90% of people clear up their HPV infection within 2 year. Since there's no commercial public test for HPV, there's no sure way to find out whether we still have our HPV infection or not. What you can do is to wait until you are 6-8 months wart-free and you can consider yourself clear up the virus.
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If i have warts should i see a doctor without insurance or purchase treatment online?
Depands. If these warts at hand, you may go with over the counter medication. For the genital warts, if the persist longer than a year, a doctor's visit would be very helpful. Be reminded that, genital warts are highly contagious and some types of it are the cause of cervical cancer in women.
What is the best genetail wart removal?
The reality is that if you have genital warts, then you will need to have them removed by a doctor. Sorry....there simply aren't any home remedies or do it yourself methods that will get rid of genital warts. There are a lot of websites that would love to have you believe that there is an outright cure for warts of any kind, genital or otherwise. The truth is that once you have warts, you will always have them....what these companies are banking on is the fact that most warts will disappear on their own usually within a couple weeks.
Can you get a plantar wart on your finger?
Plantar warts are, by definition, warts on the bottom of your foot or toes. A wart appearing anywhere else on the body is not a plantar wart, even if it's caused by one of the strains of the human papillomavirus that's generally associated with plantar warts. (If you're asking if it's possible for the virus to spread from a plantar wart to other locations on the body: yes, that's possible. But it wouldn't be CALLED a plantar wart; if it appeared on the palm, for instance, it would be a palmar wart.)
How long do warts take to go away?
Without treatment, genital warts may go away on their own, or they may get worse. If warts are causing symptoms, you may consider seeing your health care provider for treatment. Treatment doesn't necessarily make them less contagious. In addition, treatment of warts doesn't increase long-term health risks; warts do not turn into cancer. Without treatment, warts may take months to disappear. Treatment options include creams to use at home, which may take months to see an effect; acid or freezing treatments, which typically take at least two or three treatments a couple of weeks apart; or surgical removal. See related link for reliable information from the CDC regarding genital warts and treatment options.
What kind of doctor would I see for warts?
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If i have warts should i see a doctor without insurance or purchase treatment online?
Depands. If these warts at hand, you may go with over the counter medication. For the genital warts, if the persist longer than a year, a doctor's visit would be very helpful. Be reminded that, genital warts are highly contagious and some types of it are the cause of cervical cancer in women.
What would cause numerous small white patches on the end of the penis?
could be start of genital warts or std go to DR
What is Anal Papilloma?
I would imagine that is genital warts on the anus
What would happen if mosquitoes were killed?
lesson the chance of genital warts
Would hexane float or sink in water?
it would explode due to genital warts
Can you get genital warts even if you havent came in direct contact with them or ever had hpv?
No. Genital warts are caused by several strains of the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV). You would have to have HPV in order to develop genital warts. However many HPV virus are very common and easily caught, and it is unusual to be tested for HPV unless you have symptoms.
What STD would cause a sores or growth of some kind inside the vagina which would need to be removed by a medical procedure?
genital warts i just learned that in health class :l
What is the best genetail wart removal?
The reality is that if you have genital warts, then you will need to have them removed by a doctor. Sorry....there simply aren't any home remedies or do it yourself methods that will get rid of genital warts. There are a lot of websites that would love to have you believe that there is an outright cure for warts of any kind, genital or otherwise. The truth is that once you have warts, you will always have them....what these companies are banking on is the fact that most warts will disappear on their own usually within a couple weeks.
Can you get a plantar wart on your finger?
Plantar warts are, by definition, warts on the bottom of your foot or toes. A wart appearing anywhere else on the body is not a plantar wart, even if it's caused by one of the strains of the human papillomavirus that's generally associated with plantar warts. (If you're asking if it's possible for the virus to spread from a plantar wart to other locations on the body: yes, that's possible. But it wouldn't be CALLED a plantar wart; if it appeared on the palm, for instance, it would be a palmar wart.)
Can plantar warts be the cause of a positive HPV result on a pap smear or is it only caused by genital warts?
No, plantar warts cannot cause a positive pap smear. For HPV to show up on a pap smear you would have had to be exposed to it during intercourse. Also you can be positive for HPV on pap smear and not have "warts". There are many different strains of HPV and some of them do not cause warts. There are five different strains of the HPV virus that have been linked to cervical cancer and this is why it is important you get tested during a Pap smear. However, the kinds of HPV that are linked to cancer don't usually cause warts. So remember this, just because you don't have warts doesn't mean you don't have some form of HPV. HPV is actually very common and most people who are sexually active have been exposed to some kind of it. If your pap comes back positive for HPV there are many things that your gynecologist can do to prevent progression to cervical cancer. There is no cure for HPV, but the symptoms can be treated. Talk to your doctor about whether you should treat visible warts. They usually go away with no treatment, but they may also spread. Most people decide to treat them because of the symptoms or because of how the warts look. But if you don't have symptoms and are not worried about how the warts look, you can wait and see if the warts go away. If you do decide to treat genital warts, talk to your doctor about the best treatment for you. There are prescription medicines you or your doctor can put on the warts. Or your doctor can remove them with lasers, surgery, or by freezing them off. Even if you treat visible warts or your warts go away without treatment, the HPV infection can stay in your body's cells. It is possible to spread genital warts to your partner even if you have no signs of them. There are over 100 different types of HPV viruses and you can get planter warts from someone who has genital warts. It is a virus that infects your system not just one area of skin. You can get them on your hands, feet, mucus glands(mouth,throat,ect.)genital areas, face, and anus. The virus can be transmitted by direct contact of the infected area to an unaffected area or by touching the warts on someone and then touching your own skin or area of access. The virus can also be spread sexually which is most common and by using the same towel or other personal article that comes in contact with the exposed warts of someone who is affected. The virus can stay in your system for years and is possible to never go away. If you have a positive pap you need to make sure you do a follow up exam so they can do a visual cervical check because not all genital warts are external. You can get them on your cervical walls and cervix where they will go unseen unless you ask for a visual exam for them. This exam is somewhat uncomfortable because they have to move the speculum around to inspect it. Even though planter warts won't cause a positive pap, you can get planter warts from the same HPV virus strain that causes a positive pap to appear.
What is rough clusters of intravaginal growths?
My guess would be most likely genital warts. Could also be cancer. Best to see your doctor.
How long do warts take to go away?
Without treatment, genital warts may go away on their own, or they may get worse. If warts are causing symptoms, you may consider seeing your health care provider for treatment. Treatment doesn't necessarily make them less contagious. In addition, treatment of warts doesn't increase long-term health risks; warts do not turn into cancer. Without treatment, warts may take months to disappear. Treatment options include creams to use at home, which may take months to see an effect; acid or freezing treatments, which typically take at least two or three treatments a couple of weeks apart; or surgical removal. See related link for reliable information from the CDC regarding genital warts and treatment options.
