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Can Strong Immune Systems Get Rid Of HPV Permanently?

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Posted on Thu, 19 Jan 2017
Question: I was diagnosed with HPV 13 years ago through an abnormal pap. I thought that I would have it for the rest of my life but after recent research I discovered that a healthy immune system can rid themselves of this virus. Is that true? Is it probable that I don't have it anymore?
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Answered by Dr. Manisha Jain (26 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Possible in some cases

Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to health care magic Forum.Thanks for writing in to us with your health query. Yes it is correct that in some cases body can get rid of virus but this is not seen in all cases.HPV is usually not eradicated from the body. Once infected it remains there for the lifetime. You get a repeat test done to look whether you still have infection or not. Regards Dr Manisha Jain.
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Can Strong Immune Systems Get Rid Of HPV Permanently?

Brief Answer: Possible in some cases Detailed Answer: Hello and welcome to health care magic Forum.Thanks for writing in to us with your health query. Yes it is correct that in some cases body can get rid of virus but this is not seen in all cases.HPV is usually not eradicated from the body. Once infected it remains there for the lifetime. You get a repeat test done to look whether you still have infection or not. Regards Dr Manisha Jain.