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Can an abnormal pap smear be due to candida?

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See below: Candida casues the nucllei to be slightly enlarged and thedn the pap smear may be misread but it does not cause relayy abnormal pap smears.

Dr Grindstaff agreed

Answered 9/2/2016

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