Symptoms can be managed but the virus is incurable. Self care including a healthy diet, exercise, rest, pain relievers, and cool baths can also help. Infected women are at higher risk for cervical cancer so regular Pap smear should be performed. HPV can be spread even without visible symptoms. Warts may be treated using lasers, freezing, creams or other medications.
Some treatments cause discomfort or temporary pain.
Attending all follow-up appointments is important. Self care can help maintain a strong immune system and control the infection. Use latex condoms and spermicide with nonoxynol-9 for intercourse and avoid contact with warts. Contracted through contact with infected blood, semen, vaginal fluids. Causes liver damage and increases risk for liver cancer.