Human Papillomavirus Archives -

How Long Can HPV Be Dormant? Dormant Yet Dangerous!

July 20, 2023July 20, 2023 by Celine Lewis

Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is a common viral infection that affects millions of people worldwide. Despite its prevalence, many aspects of the virus, such as its dormancy period, remain a mystery to many. Dormancy in viruses refers to a phase where the virus is present in the body but does not cause any symptoms or disease. …

HPV Bumps On Your Tongue – How to Tackle This Issue

July 20, 2023July 18, 2023 by Fannie Caldera

HPV Bumps On Your Tongue - How to tackle the Issue, vaccination, prevention

The other day, I encountered an anxious patient in my clinic. She had discovered an unusual bump on her tongue while brushing her teeth and immediately took to the internet to self-diagnose. Reading about the possibility of an HPV infection, she grew increasingly worried. Such encounters are not rare in my practice and have led …