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Q: Hpv

asked by: mommasita on July 26th, 2006

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How long can the hpv virus lay dormant? I was sexually active before I got married but have only been with my husband for 24 years and my last pap report the hpv virus. I don't want to accuse my husband if there is a chance of the virus laying dormant all these years, but I don't want to be stupid either.

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littlekim

replied on March 28th, 2009

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hpv

well i wouldnt worry until you go back your doc should ask you to come back in 6 months like mine did they told me i had it 6 months ago and the pap came back abnormal they did it again like 2 weeks ago and my pap was normal and my hpv is gone. so i say dont worry until your second pap comes back.

Mabel

replied on April 2nd, 2009

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The virus can lay dormant for a very long time. And you may have had it for a long time anyway since it has only been recently tested for during routine pap smears.

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