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Wondering is it possible for pap smear cultures to come back negative, but positive for trichomoniasis?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Yes: Trichomoniasis is highly contagious. It is a separate disease from chlamydia, gonorrhea, or bacterial vaginitis which all can test negative in cases of trichomonas infection. Thankfully it is easily treated with antibiotics.

Answered 5/30/2014

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YES: The pap smear is for cancer cells, but the trichomonas organism may also be present. So - NEG pap, no cancer cells AND POSITIVE for trichomonas

Answered 10/24/2017

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