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A member asked:
I had a smear tested for hpv. it came back negative. my question is, if it is negative down there does that mean i am negative for the virus througho?
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Not necessarily: Blood tests are more predictive for past HPV infection.You could have a negative cervical smear for active disease now, but still have has any of the many strains through a past contact.
Answered 10/2/2014
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