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Tested negative on a pap for hpv , could i have genital warts?

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Yes: The pap is a focal exam of the cervical cells for the hpv types that like to grow at that site.The hpv strains causing anogenital warts are different and would not be assessed by a pap smear.

Answered 4/15/2014

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Dr. Justin Diedrich answered

Specializes in Gynecology

Other causes : There are other causes of warts that wouldn't be identified on a pap (other types of hpv) and there are other things that look like warts but aren't (molluscum contagiosum). See your doc.

Answered 4/15/2014

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