Hello. Thank you for writing to us at healthcaremagic Human papilloma Virus (Hpv), may remain clinically silent for weeks or months, therefore, not all patients who are infected with the virus may have visible genital warts. Some may develop genital warts early, some later and some never at all. It is difficult to tell the exact upper limit by when the warts should become clinically obvious but it is 2-3 months on an average. Range is from few days to 20 months (maximum). Body s own immunity usually takes care of the infection and majority of the infected patients no longer have Hpv infection 1 year after the infection was first acquired. In females a Pap smear can be helpful in detecting atypical cells /precancerous cell changes and viral DNA. Certain Hp Types e.g type 16 and 18 confer an increased risk for cervical cancer. Pap test is useful to look for precancerous cell changes. Though most of the cases infected with high risk hpv types become clear of the infection and do not develop cancer. Herpes virus, on the other hand stays for life. It may cause recurrences which would be characterized by an eruption of fluid filled lesions Or painful erosion s on genital skin. Receptive Oral sex is a risk factor for transmitting herpes virus to the person giving Oral sex. The same is true for Hpv. Therefore you should always practice safe sex with a condom! and undergo Pap screening every 6 months. Regards