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04 April 2022
There is no treatment for the HPV virus. However, in most people the virus is cleared naturally in a couple of years.
FAQ
Is HPV curable?
There are treatments available for the genital warts and cancers caused by the infection. Genital warts can be treated by your doctor, sometimes with prescription medication. If left untreated, genital warts may go away on their own, stay the same, or grow in size or number.
Cervical pre-cancer (not yet cancerous) can be treated. Women who get routine cervical screening tests and follow up as needed may be able to identify problems before cancer develops. For sexually active women, regular cervical screening remains an important preventative measure against cervical cancer. Other HPV-related cancers are also more treatable when diagnosed and treated early.
Sources & Citations
1. Queensland Government Department of Health. Human Papillomavirus (HPV). Available at: http://conditions.health.qld.gov.au/HealthCondition/condition/14/217/80/human-papillomavirus-hpv (accessed 14 December 2021).
4. Centres for Disease Control and Prevention. Genital HPV Infection – Fact Sheet. Available at: https://www.cdc.gov/std/HPV/STDFact-HPV.htm (accessed 14 December 2021).
MAT-AU-2102490 Date of preparation March 2022
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