Denise has just undergone cryosurgery for the removal of genital warts caused by genital human papillomavirus (HPV). Is she now
disease-free? A. No, the disease-causing virus is still in her systemB. Yes, provided she begins to follow safer sex guidelinesC. No, only the intake of antibiotics can eliminate the virus from her systemD. Yes, such surgeries destroys HPV
A. No, the disease-causing virus is still in her system
Explanation:
Human papilloma virus (HPV) is the most common sexually-transmitted infection which can be cured up to 80-90% through cryosurgery. The cryosurgery involves the destruction of genital warts by freezing them with liquid nitrogen up to three times. However, the HPV infection remains in the system even after the removal of genital warts. The HPV virus remains in an inactive state after removal of warts and may present the risk of re-growth of genital warts.
