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Does an abnormal pap smear mean i have hpv?

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Dr. Sameer Gupta answered

Specializes in Medical Oncology

Depends: Abnormal pap smear can be due to low grade infection also. Hpv testing can be done to find and confirm hpv infection.

Answered 8/3/2014

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