7 doctors weighed in:

Will the virus go away permanently when the warts are cleared?

7 doctors weighed in

Obstetrics & Gynecology

5 doctors agree

In brief: No

The wart itself can be removed but the underlying virus hpv can not.

There is no treatment for the actual virus. The good news is most people's immune system will clear hpv over about 9 months.

The wart itself can be removed but the underlying virus hpv can not.

There is no treatment for the actual virus. The good news is most people's immune system will clear hpv over about 9 months.

Dr. Jeff Livingston

Dr. Jeff Livingston

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Podiatry

Unfortunately the virus remains within the body.

Unfortunately the virus remains within the body.

Dr. Arnold Beresh

Dr. Arnold Beresh

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