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What strains of hpv are picked up on a pap smear compared to the hpv dna test? how soon after exposure will a pap have abnormal results?
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HPV: No strains of hpv are picked up on a pap smear. A pap smear picks up the effects of hpv such as dysplasia or cancer.
Answered 1/8/2013
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