hi the issue with hpv is that not enough is known about it for anyone to truly pinpoint when or from where the virus originated in ones body. however you should both understand that in most instances the body overcomes *active* hpv within a couple of years returning the virus to a dormant state. that means the virus can remain dormant for years and years become active and then the body has to fight it off. the best thing to do would be to sit down both of you with a doctor and talk about it. they will probably tell you the same thing--that it is very possible this was dormant in her system for years and years. do hope you find some answer here. good luck
hpv dormancy. my wife was recently diagnosed with hpv. we've been together 10 years. i trust her but i'm having a hard time wrapping my head around this. i have not had any other partners so i know (or think) it couldn't have come from me. can someone with a medical degree explain to me the dormancy of this virus?