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Pap smear impression-mild inflammatory smear, negative for intra epithelial lesion or malignancy. adv cx biopsy to rule out chronic cervicitis. pl adv?

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NO: Do a vaginal- cervical culture to r/o bacteria , u do not need a bx if u are not having any symptoms.

Answered 1/23/2020

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