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Can u have trichomonoisis for ten years if u have not had a pap smear done in that tie frame ?

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Dr. Michael Swor answered

Yes: The trichomonas infection usually causes symptoms in women but not always. Men rarely have symptoms, so it could be "carried" for a long time.

Answered 1/20/2013

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Dr. Michael Swor answered

Yes: The trichomonas infection usually causes symptoms in women but not always. Men rarely have symptoms, so it could be "carried" for a long time.

Answered 1/20/2013

5.4k views

Thank

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A member asked:

Can u have trichomonoisis for ten years if u have not had a pap smear done in that tie frame ?

1 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Michael Swor answered

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