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What causes condyloma accuminata to flare up on a man’s penis after being dormant for years?

Hi.

When people get condyloma acuminata (HPV or warts) it is hard to know if it is a new infection or an old infection that has come back.

We know that about 90% of HPV will clear within 2 years. HPV can stay dormant in some cells and may never show up again, but it can also return.

Pregnancy and some illnesses may be a factor, but sometimes warts just start growing again with no clear cause.

Click here for more info on genital warts

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Health Nurse