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Reinfection? is that possible?
So i guess my first question is: Can a normal immune system clear genital warts. If so, what if two people are in a monogomous relationship ( both infected with HPV) and one clears the virus ( if thats even possible). Can the still infected partner reinfect the partner who already cleared the virus or is there some kind of immunity?
Absolute answers are not available, but I would suggest reading this post for more information.
http://www.medhelp.org/posts/STDs/Clarification-of-HPV-clearance/show/249312
From Dr Handsfield:
As I have said before, but perhaps not for a few months, the issue of HPV clearance is partly one of definition of 'cure'. Some experts believe that all HPV infections persist forever, at least in the sense that some HPV DNA persists at the cellular level. But even if that is true, in most persons the infection is kept in check by the immune system, and most people do not have recurrent symptoms any time in the future and do not continue to transmit the infection. So from a practical standpoint, they are cured, even if that's not quite true at a biological level. However, there definitely are exceptions; some infections do come back in the future in active form. Sometimes that occurs in people with immune deficiency (cancer, AIDS, etc)--but it can happen in completely healthy people. There is no way to predict who will and will not be in that inconvenient minority. But happily, such recurrent problems rarely represent serious health risks. All HPV infections should be viewed primarily as an inconvenience, not dangerous health problem.
http://www.medhelp.org/posts/STDs/Clarification-of-HPV-clearance/show/249312
From Dr Handsfield:
As I have said before, but perhaps not for a few months, the issue of HPV clearance is partly one of definition of 'cure'. Some experts believe that all HPV infections persist forever, at least in the sense that some HPV DNA persists at the cellular level. But even if that is true, in most persons the infection is kept in check by the immune system, and most people do not have recurrent symptoms any time in the future and do not continue to transmit the infection. So from a practical standpoint, they are cured, even if that's not quite true at a biological level. However, there definitely are exceptions; some infections do come back in the future in active form. Sometimes that occurs in people with immune deficiency (cancer, AIDS, etc)--but it can happen in completely healthy people. There is no way to predict who will and will not be in that inconvenient minority. But happily, such recurrent problems rarely represent serious health risks. All HPV infections should be viewed primarily as an inconvenience, not dangerous health problem.
Thank you for your response. Do you know if the body ever completely clears the virus or does it just remains dormant? When i decide to get pregnant, will the warts come back because my immune system is low?
While Alex is right that the virus doesn't ping pong back and forth, studies have shown that condom use is beneficial in helping to decrease viral load which in turn helps the immune system to more easily 'clear' the active infection. The quicker the infection is cleared the less likely is is for dysplasia to develop. (for HR risk strains of HPV)
thank you.
Partners don't ping pong infection.
Once cleared, the person usually develops immunity to that particular strain.
Once cleared, the person usually develops immunity to that particular strain.
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Herpes spreads by oral, vaginal and anal sex.
Herpes sores blister, then burst, scab and heal.
STIs are the most common cause of genital sores.
Millions of people are diagnosed with STDs in the U.S. each year.
STDs can't be transmitted by casual contact, like hugging or touching.
Syphilis is an STD that is transmitted by oral, genital and anal sex.
