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I had a smear tested for hpv. it came back negative. my question is, if it is negative down there does that mean i am negative for the virus througho?

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Dr. James Ferguson answered

Not necessarily: Blood tests are more predictive for past HPV infection.You could have a negative cervical smear for active disease now, but still have has any of the many strains through a past contact.

Answered 10/2/2014

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A member asked:

I had a smear tested for hpv. it came back negative. my question is, if it is negative down there does that mean i am negative for the virus througho?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. James Ferguson answered

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