HPV can appear as full-blown warts with margins raised well above the skin line or as flat warts with margins that are barely detectable above the skin line. The surface of the wart flakes off and is easily transferred to a sexual partner. Females often have the virus transferred to their vaginas where it is not seen or noticed and often only know that they have HPV when a partner informs them that he has contracted HPV from her. Some sources place this risk as high as eight times the rate in the general population. There is no cure.
Treatment generally involves bed rest and adequate fluids and diet.
Successful treatment will allow the body to overcome the virus.