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How can one detect what strain of hpv you have. i tested positive for hpv high risk. had a colposcope now waiting to see what strain it is?
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Viral nucleic acid: Different types of hpv viruses are differentiated by examining the variations in the nucleic acid sequence of various types. The material collected for pap smear can be tested of hpv type.
Answered 1/30/2017
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