When HPV shows up Negative, does that mean the virus is eliminated from the body!
Question: and if it is dormant in the body and you've had it for so many years, and you don't get genital warts anymore, is it likely to still pass on the virus? I'm asking this question because I've read that if you had it for many years, there would be a slim chance to pass it on because the immune system takes over the virus.
Answers: and if it is dormant in the body and you've had it for so many years, and you don't get genital warts anymore, is it likely to still pass on the virus? I'm asking this question because I've read that if you had it for many years, there would be a slim chance to pass it on because the immune system takes over the virus.
It is part of the old way of thinking to assume that HPV lies dormant forever. Newer scientific evidence suggests that HPV can indeed be eliminated completely by your immune system, at least for the majority of infected people.
If you are worried about your partners, the best thing to do is tell them that you have had genital warts in the past but have not had any in x amount of time, that you tested negative, and that you probably are no longer infectious. Use condoms to protect them and yourself and let them make up their own minds.
You can always pass it on. It just lies dormant due to your immune system suppressing it. That's why it is important to get your regular pap smears. But if your immune system has really supppressed it the chances are slimmer.. but still exist.