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If you've had the same partner for 10 years and for the first time in 10 years have an abnormal pap positive for hpv, does this mean they cheated?
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Not necessarily: It can literally take anywhere from days to years after exposure to develop an abnormal pap. A good reference: http://www.nccc-online.org/index.php/hpv-and-relationships
Answered 9/13/2014
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