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What could a positive vaginal swab mean?

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Vaginal swab: A positive swab test could mean that you have a bacterial infection or that you have a viral infection with something like human papilloma virus. Check with your dr. To see what is meant by a positive swab test.

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Answered 7/25/2012

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