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Do you legally have to tell someone you have HPV?

Do you legally have to tell someone you have HPV?

Because HPV is so common in sexually active teens and adults, there are some people who think it’s OK not to divulge your HPV status to every partner. Ultimately, the best thing you can do is to educate yourself about the virus and about the risks involved, and then make a decision that feels right to you.

Does HPV get reported to public health?

HPV is not a nationally notifiable disease in Canada. Nevertheless, PHAC is already carrying out studies to assess the prevalence of the virus and the incidence of HPV types associated with cancer.

Can HPV be latent?

HPV can lay dormant for many years after a person contracts the virus, even if symptoms never occur. Most cases of HPV clear within 1 to 2 years as the immune system fights off and eliminates the virus from the body.

Can you sue someone for HPV?

Civil Lawsuit: Suing someone for giving you HPV or other STDs typically falls under a civil lawsuit. While penalties vary depending on state laws, non-criminal suits can generally be levied against an individual for not informing their partner of having an STD.

Does HPV mean you cheated?

Having HPV does not mean that a person or their partner is having sex outside the current relationship. There is no treatment to eliminate HPV itself. HPV is usually dealt with by your body’s immune system. HPV does not stop you having a normal sex life.

How can I clear my body of HPV?

HPV can clear up naturally – as there is no cure for the underlying HPV infection, the only way to get rid of HPV is to wait for the immune system to clear the virus naturally.

Will I have HPV for the rest of my life?

Depending on the type of HPV that you have, the virus can linger in your body for years. In most cases, your body can produce antibodies against the virus and clear the virus within one to two years. Most strains of HPV go away permanently without treatment.