I've done a lot of reading on this site and others that mentions that many professionals believe that HPV immunity develops within a couple of years for most people. However, none of these articles ever state what strain or strains of the virus they are referring to -- are they only talking about the kinds that cause abnormal paps?
I guess the question I'm asking is: Is there any research to show that immunity can be built up against the HPV that causes genital warts within a rather short time period?
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12/13/2003 4:18:31 PM
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Sarah
You only build up immunity to something you have been exposed to, either via a vaccine or skin-to-skin contact. Porfessionals seem to agree that most people conquer the HPV virus but that it takes time. And a healthy immune system...Although there are no guarantees, since a seemingly healthy person can continue to get warts. These researchers are referring to all strains of HPV, in general.
12/14/2003 7:43:28 PM
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DrM
The agreement seems to be that people who are exposed to the warts virus build up an immunity to it. However, chances are you can/will get exposed to another strain of HPV at some point in your life.
