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I Had A Case Of Genital Warts 9 Years Ago.

Posted on Mon, 20 Jul 2020

Question: I had a case of genital warts 9 years ago. the doctor removed them. They havent come back. Some sites say my body cleared the virus? Ive always had normal paps.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Regarding HPV

Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to ask a doctor service. I have gone through your query and noted your concern.

Body's own immunity is able to get rid of genital HPV infection within 20- 24 months of infection. So, it is very likely you no longer have the virus.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if you need any more assistance.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (49 minutes later)

is there any test or way of knowing? would my pap show the genital wart strain of hpv?

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (50 minutes later)

I did just look at the history. My husband and i both had them. once in 2010 and then one in 2016 and none since. would the two years still apply now?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (29 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Regarding HPV

Detailed Answer:
hi.
Pap smear shows atypical cell changes which may be due to the hpv virus or may also happen due to other causes as well. So, if the pap smear is normal then most likely you don't have the infection, considering that you last had the infection in 2016. Most genital warts are in fact caused by type 6, 11 hpv which are not carcinogenic so they won't cause any atypical cell changes, anyways. Nevertheless you may take a PCR for HPV DNA from cervical swab to know which HIV type you have, if in case you are still infected.
take care

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj