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My pap test showed smear shows superficial and intermediate squamous cells in a background of a moderate acute inflammation. whats this mean?? is it serious?

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Possible bacterial : infection, should get treated and repeat pap 6 weeks after treatment.

Dr Rhoads and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 8/29/2019

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