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What strains of hpv are looked for in pap smears? how soon after exposure to hpv would one have an abnormal pap?

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HPV strains: 16 & 18 are ientified as the ones most associated with cervix, and now oropharyngeal cancer. #11 is a frequent condyloma hpv, as are 6 and others.

Answered 3/26/2013

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Pap smear: Pap smear looks for effects of hpv not strains of hpv. It depends on the strain and your immune status. It is usually years to see dysplasia develop.

Dr Rao and another doctor agreed

Answered 1/8/2013

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Abnormal pap, positive hpv, no cervical cancer, no genital warts. Given gardasil. Does that mean I have another strain of hpv?

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