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HPV can stay dormant for decades. Diagnosis does not give you an idea of when you were infectedd.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 8y agoHPV can lay dormant in your system for dozens of years before symptoms arise.
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Why does hpv belong in the virus kingdom?
The acronym HPV stands for Human Papilloma Virus. It belongs in the virus kingdom because it is a virus. Like all viruses it is dormant until it enters a cell, and it then takes over the existing cellular machinery to reproduce itself.
Is hpv contagious when its dormant?
HPV is not contagious as long as your immune system supresses it. If it is dormant, your immune system is properly controlling it and it isn't contagious.
Can hpv lay dormant in the body were a pap smear wont detect?
Yes, HPV can be dormant and undetected by a pap smear. A pap smear looks for damage to the cervix caused by HPV. It does not look for all subtypes of HPV or detect HPV infection.
What is the pathogen of hpv?
HPV stands for human papillomavirus. HPV is a virus.
Do hpv itch?
HPV virus warts do itch.
How soon do you get symptoms after contracting HPV?
The HPV virus can remain latent (not causing symptoms) in your body for years, meaning warts might show up in days, months or even years. They may appear if your immune system is low from illness etc. The appearance of warts doesn't mean that you caught the virus from your current partner; you may have gotten HPV from a partner you had years before. For more information, see the related link.Genital warts vary in time to develop after contact. Less than 1% of infected persons experience obvious warts, while they still can transmit the virus to others.Sometimes the virus can lay dormant for months or years. To be safe, contact a health professional to get tested.
What are nicknames for hpv?
HPV is short for Human Papilloma Virus. In that sense, HPV is the nickname.
How long can Human Pappiloma Virus stay dormant before becoming active or expelling itself from your body?
Once you have HPV it does't leave the body and is the leading cause of cancer of the uterus.
Can girls ages 6-7 years old already have the hpv virus?
Yes, girls of ages 6-7 old can already have the HPV virus.HPV can be contracted many ways, including rape or sexual assault.
Can a person with high risk hpv infect their partner after being treated?
There is no treatment or "cure" for HPV but young healthy individuals will often throw off the virus within two years. There is no sure way to tell when you are "cured", so there is a possibility you can still spread the virus.
How big is HPV?
HPV is a small DNA virus with a genome of about 8000 bases.
What is a gram stain for hpv?
HPV is a virus. Viruses aren't gram stained.
