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What is a common cause for multiple abnormal pap smears if there is no hpv?
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Multiple issues: Abnormal paps have many predisposing issue, e.g., heredity, smoking, early age at intercourse, multiple sex partners. About 20% of cervical cancers do not have an association with hpv.
Answered 11/28/2017
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