Q: Thirty years ago I had genital warts that were effectively treated, and I have had no recurrence of the warts during this past 28 years. Now I am a man in my 60s.
What are the possibilities that I may still communicate the virus at this time? Are there any tests that I can take to determine if I have the virus?
A: It’s unlikely that you will transmit genital warts to anyone at this stage, although not impossible. There’s no way to tell for certain whether the virus is still in your system; there are currently no HPV tests for men. However, HPV infections often clear up on their own. Most healthy men will have no further health problems after an HPV infection, although it’s a good idea to regularly check the genital area for further signs of warts or other physical abnormalities. Given that it’s been so long since you were symptomatic and you have not had any recurrences, it’s a strong possibility that this has happened with you. To sum up, while there’s no guarantee, it’s unlikely that you can pass the HPV virus for genital warts on to your partners.
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