A member asked:

Can hpv ever go away? is there a treatment?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Probably not: Hpv is a virus which infects cells; its dna incorporates among the molecules of cellular dna. Surgery can remove tumors which result from this, such as ordinary warts, or cancers such as those of the uterine cervix or penis, but if there are still infected cells left the viral dna is still around. A vaccine may prevent infection and might help clear virus but has not been shown to cure it.

Answered 2/16/2013

5.3k views

Thank
Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Yes and no: Many (most? all?) HPV infections persist indefinitely, in that HPV DNA remains in cells in the previously infected area. However, the immune system usually controls the infection to a point that the DNA cannot be detected, actual disease (e.g., warts, abnormal pap smear) do not return, and the virus can't be transmitted to partners. So for practical purposes, it's cured and gone.

Answered 9/6/2015

2.3k views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

Isnt my doctor supposed to give me treatment for hpv?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Is propolis effective for treatment of hpv?

A doctor has provided 1 answer