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A member asked:

How likely is cervical cancer with normal paps 3 years in a row but hpv positive neg 16/18 ? can it be missed in pap smears?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Very low risk. Don't worry about it.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 1/28/2023

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