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I have hpv 16 on hpv dna test. but pap is negative for hpv and no cell change. i think pap is incorrect as i have hpv 16 but no cell change. expain me?

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See below: Though false positive and negative Pap tests do occur, this not an uncommon finding: normal Pap and positive HPV 16. Indicates you have high-risk HPV 16 but has not yet caused pre-cancerous cell changes which can take years to occur. Your immune system may fight off HPV and never get cell changes. Or the HPV can persist and cause cell changes in the future. Usually, repeat Pap and HPV in 1 year.

Answered 11/15/2019

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