Is there any way to cure/get rid of HPV?

I'm 18 years old and I was just told yesterday that I probably have the HPV virus. I have a good idea where it came from, but I'm terrified of what this could mean for me down the road. I've read on several medical websites that a good strong immune system has the good possibilty of flushing out the virus in a few years. Is this accurate?

Also, to help boost my immune system, I'm giving my diet a makeover. Any dietary tips or good foods to eat to help strengthen my immune system?

could always try a sex change

Infection with HPV virus (human papillomovirus) is very common. About 20 million people in the U.S. are affected. About 30 of the 100 HPV types are transmitted sexually. This HPV transmission can cause genital warts or abnormal cell changes in the cervix and other genital areas that can lead to cancer.

While there is no cure, the good news is the infection often clears on its own. If it does not, and treatment is needed, there are many HPV treatment options. Plus, as more people are vaccinated with the new HPV vaccines, the rates of HPVinfection may be greatly reduced.

For now, HPV treatment focuses on treating the symptoms of the infection. Symptoms include genital warts associated with low-risk HPV types (which don't generally lead to cancers) and the precancerous changes sometimes associated with the high-risk types of HPV viruses.

There is no cure for HPV. They are many treatments. Most people do build immunity to their acquired HPV type.

HPV replication:
www.health.uab.edu/19884

A healthy diet focusing on your greens broccolis, cabbage and cauliflower. Do a search on Indole or DIM3 C. Green tea.... Read a bit about the stages of sleep getting the right amount of sleep is important to a health immune system limit alcohol, exercise and taking a good multi vitamin may help.

Condom help in the regression of the virus and condoms may provide some protection in the transmission.

You can acquire new HPV types with a new sex partner.

Some people don't build immuity to their acquired HPV type so it is important to have regular exams as directed by your doctor.

You may want to ask your doctor about the HPV vaccine...although you have an HPV type you may not have all four the vaccine prevents. The vaccine does not prevent all HPV types and since you already have an HPV infection again moitoring will help your doctor see cell changes and treatment them quickly if needed.

I wish you well.

The viral particles are able to penetrate the skin and mucosal surfaces through microscopic abrasions in the genital area, which occur during sexual activity. Once cells are invaded by HPV, a latency (quiet) period of months to years may occur.

http://www.emedicinehealth.com/genital_w...
Is there a cure for HPV?

There is no cure for the virus (HPV) itself. There are treatments for the health problems that HPV can cause, such as genital warts, cervical changes, and cervical cancer.

http://www.fda.gov/WOMENS/getthefacts/hp...

http://www.4woman.gov/faq/stdhpv.htm

There is no cure for HPV鈥攊t is best to take steps to prevent it
http://www.acog.org/publications/patient...