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I had my pap smear under the benign cellular changes i have infection "fungi consistent with candida species and reactive inflammation. do i have hiv?

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Dr. Rupesh Parikh answered

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Does not have to be: Candida is a typical infection that happen in many women. Having HIV puts one at higher risk. If you have risk factors for HIV then you should get tested.

Answered 6/10/2014

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Dr. John Geisler answered

Pap smear: You cannot tell by a pap smear if you have hiv. If you are at risk for hiv, ask your doctor to get a blood test to look for hiv.

Answered 6/22/2017

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A member asked:

I had my pap smear under the benign cellular changes i have infection "fungi consistent with candida species and reactive inflammation. do i have hiv?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Rupesh Parikh answered

Dr. John Geisler answered

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