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Can trich cause abnormal pap ?

Q: can trich cause abnormal pap ?

: The presence of trichmoniasis vaginalis should not affect the cytopathologic findings of PAP smear.

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The presence of trichmoniasis vaginalis should not affect the cytopathologic findings of PAP smear.

Answered 9/16/2022

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The inflammation induced by Trich may be reflected in the PAP smear. Visit this site for more information on this topic: https://www.mountsinai.org/health-library/diseases-conditions/trichomoniasis#:~:text=Long%2Dterm%20infection%20may%20cause,from%20spreading%20to%20sexual%20partners.

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Can trich cause abnormal pap ?

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