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Which things can throw off a pap test and positive reult for hpv?
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Pap: Paps can be affected by bleeding, inflammation an infections ie yeast or bacterial vaginosis, gonorrhea or chlamydia. Hpv pos is a specific virus and when a positive test means that you have the virus.
Answered 5/7/2013
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