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I pap test can tell if you have infection?
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No: Pap is specifically to test for abnormal cells that can be an indication for a pre-cancerous condition. There are other tests (with different chemicals) to test for various infections. These are usually done at the same time as the pap test.
Answered 8/22/2013
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