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Can recurring vaginal infection for years put you more at risk for cervical cancer?

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Not so much: from bacteria or yeast, but possible with human papilloma virus subtypes considered to be high risk if infection persists. Paps can pick it up to determine potential infection/risk.

Answered 12/27/2019

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A member asked:

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