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I have in colposcopy abnormal cells ( sounds like hpv)but pap smear and hpv dna are negative. how does it happen?

Q: i have in colposcopy abnormal cells ( sounds like hpv)but pap smear and hpv dna are negative. how does it happen?

: If hpv DNA is negative then the 'abnormal cells' are not hpv

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

If hpv DNA is negative then the 'abnormal cells' are not hpv

Answered 7/7/2022

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A member asked:

I have in colposcopy abnormal cells ( sounds like hpv)but pap smear and hpv dna are negative. how does it happen?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

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