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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 10y agoThere is no commercially available test to determine that someone doesn't have HPV. That is why it's foolish to say, "I've been tested, and I don't have any STDs." People rapidly contract HPV once they're sexually active.
If you have genital warts, you know that you have HPV. And if you have an abnormal Pap with subsequent testing that shows high-risk HPV subtypes, you know you have HPV. Other than that, you can only assume that you have HPV, as do most sexually active people.
There's this PCR DNA test to detect your HPV status but it's not available commercially in most countries. 50-80% of people have HPV but they don't show symptoms nor they get any health-related issues from it. If you are one of these people, definitely there's no way to find out if you have HPV or not.
Some strains, like hpv type 6, 11, 16, and 18 may cause genital wart and have little possibility to cause Cervical cancer. The strains that may cause genital wart won't cause cervical cancer and vice versa.
If you have been infected by one of these strains, you can either know your HPV status by looking at your genital wart or by getting a pap smear test (if you are a female).
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∙ 10y agoHPV is not an infection that is treated or treatable, although the effects of HPV have treatments. Treatment for abnormal pap smears or lesions can prevent cancer. Treatment of warts, while not usually medically necessary, will make them go away faster. However, there's no particular danger from untreated genital warts.
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∙ 14y agoyou will get wort or scabs on your genital area.
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∙ 10y agoHPV can cause ordinary warts that sometimes interfere with daily life. Or it can cause cancer which can lead to death.
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∙ 9y agoThe serious health consequences of HPV are cancer of the reproductive organs, anus, or throat. Warts are an annoyance, but have no health significance.
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Can you get HPV from centipedes?
You can not get HPV from centipedes.
Is hpv in your blood?
HPV is not in your blood.
Can smoking increase hpv?
No, once you get HPV you have it forever. You get HPV from intercourse or other skin-to-skin contact. HPV has nothing to do with smoking.
What are nicknames for hpv?
HPV is short for Human Papilloma Virus. In that sense, HPV is the nickname.
What is the pathogen of hpv?
HPV stands for human papillomavirus. HPV is a virus.
Do you have to get chemo if you have hpv?
No, you don't have to get chemotherapy if you have HPV. HPV is a common and usually self-limited infection. If HPV causes cancer, chemotherapy is sometimes needed.
How does hpv affect the uterus?
HPV does not affect the body of the uterus. HPV may affect the uterine cervix.
Can you get HPV using the rhythm method?
Yes you can get HPV using the rhythm method if your partner is infected with HPV.
Do hpv itch?
HPV virus warts do itch.
Can you get an IUD if you have hpv?
Yes, you can certainly get an IUD if you have HPV.
Does the HPV vaccine cure HPV in women?
No. It is a preventative.
What states have mandatory HPV testing?
No states have mandatory HPV testing. Perhaps you wanted to ask about HPV vaccination. There would be no purpose or benefit to HPV testing at this time.
