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Re: HPV
From: janise (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 16 Jun 2001 00:58:37 -0500 (CDT)
what would an antiviral agent do? wold it be a vaccine that would last
for ever? and how far away are we from getting this?
At Thu, 14 Jun 2001, Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. wrote:
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>At Thu, 14 Jun 2001, janise wrote:
>>
>>i was wondering how familar any of the dr.'s are withtht e rugeters
>>study.
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>No idea exactly what study that is. Any hints?
>
>>also, i read that after having warts or HPV that after 8-12
>>months your body is able to supress it and build antibodies over it.
>>first is that true,
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>Some people are able to form antibodies and reduce reoccurences but not
>all people and not all the time.
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>>and second will that mean that the longer u have HPV
>>with reocuurances of warts the less lkely u are to transmit it.
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>No.
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>>One
>>more question, whats some good information to give potential male
>>partners about HPV that will make them take the idea of an STD thats a
>>virus easier. what hopes are there.
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>We're hoping for a antiviral agent but until that time, safe sex is the
>only way to go. Best wishes.
>
>Hope this helps and write back anytime for more information.
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>HSM
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>--
>Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
>Great Neck, New York
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