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What leads to abnormality in pap smear test and what are cures that helps stop abnormality?

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Dr. Justin Diedrich answered

Specializes in Gynecology

HPV: The hujman papilloma virus is the cause of the vast majority of abnormal pap tests. The virus can be avoided by getting vaccinated by the hpv vaccine. Currently there are 2 versions in the us: Gardasil and cerverix. Currently they are approved for those 9 - 26 years old.

Answered 6/25/2014

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