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Can a bacterial infection cause a pap smear to come back abnormal? i'm worried cuz mine did back n march 18,2014..!!
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YES: A bacterial infection can cause abnormalities with PAP. You should follow up with this as I'm sure your DR. suggested.
Answered 11/18/2014
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