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I just got a letter from my Dr. That my pap smear showed HPV. How could this be? I have been with the same man for 9 years. can this lay dormant?

Submitted: 39 days and 1 hours ago.

Category: Health

Value: $14

Status: CLOSED

Gender: Female
Age: 52

Posted by Dr.S.A Alam 39 days ago.

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Hi,

Thanks for input,

This infection is transmitted sexually, either of the two partners carring the infection can infect other.

most of the strains of the HPV do not cause cancers and they only need regular Pap smears to keep an eye on the progress.

I hope answer was helpful.

39 days ago.

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What I am asking is this something you carry with you and pops up. I just had a pap smear etc. with no problem i9n June of 20008.

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Hi,

Thanks for input,

HPV virus is a risk factor for cervical cancer but many of its types are harmless.

Around 20 million people in USA have this infection.

Take a peek at this web address

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/hpv-infection/DS00906

I hope this was helpful

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I just got a letter from my Dr. That my pap smear showed HPV. How could this be? I have been with the same man for 9 years. can this lay dormant?

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Gender: Female
Age: 52

Answer

Hi,

Thanks for input,

This infection is transmitted sexually, either of the two partners carring the infection can infect other.

most of the strains of the HPV do not cause cancers and they only need regular Pap smears to keep an eye on the progress.

I hope answer was helpful.

Reply

What I am asking is this something you carry with you and pops up. I just had a pap smear etc. with no problem i9n June of 20008.

Accepted Answer

Hi,

Thanks for input,

HPV virus is a risk factor for cervical cancer but many of its types are harmless.

Around 20 million people in USA have this infection.

Take a peek at this web address

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/hpv-infection/DS00906

I hope this was helpful

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I just got a letter from my Dr. That my pap smear showed HPV. How could this be? I have been with the same man for 9 years. can this lay dormant?

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Gender: FemaleAge: 52

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Hi,Thanks for input,This infection is transmitted sexually, either of the two partners carring the infection can infect other.most of the strains of the HPV do not cause cancers and they only need regular Pap smears to keep an eye on the progress.I hope answer was helpful.

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What I am asking is this something you carry with you and pops up. I just had a pap smear etc. with no problem i9n June of 20008.

Accepted Answer

Hi,Thanks for input,HPV virus is a risk factor for cervical cancer but many of its types are harmless.Around 20 million people in USA have this infection.Take a peek at this web addresshttp://www.mayoclinic.com/health/hpv-infection/DS00906I hope this was helpful

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Gender: Female
Age: 52

Hi,

Thanks for input,

This infection is transmitted sexually, either of the two partners carring the infection can infect other.

most of the strains of the HPV do not cause cancers and they only need regular Pap smears to keep an eye on the progress.

I hope answer was helpful.

Hi,

Thanks for input,

HPV virus is a risk factor for cervical cancer but many of its types are harmless.

Around 20 million people in USA have this infection.

Take a peek at this web address

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/hpv-infection/DS00906

I hope this was helpful