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What Causes HPV Infection?
Hi I was diagnosed with HPV July of 2016 I had a total hysterectomy in Sept. 2016 I had a follow up after my hysterectomy in april of 2018 and then told to follow up in a year. I just recently went back to my dr. last month for a regular exam. He completed an pap smear and again it shows HPV. I have not been sexually active in any many since this procedure so I don t understand how I still have HPV. My email address is YYYY@YYYY
Fri, 29 Jun 2018
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
As per your case history of hpv infection, my treatment advice is -
1. Avoid direct sexual relationship till infection is cured.
2. Take an antiviral medication like acyclovir thrice daily for 7-10 days.
Consult a dermatologist for proper topical and oral treatment.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
As per your case history of hpv infection, my treatment advice is -
1. Avoid direct sexual relationship till infection is cured.
2. Take an antiviral medication like acyclovir thrice daily for 7-10 days.
Consult a dermatologist for proper topical and oral treatment.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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