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Can a pap smear detected any std infections ?

6 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Dr. Alvin Lin answered

Pap smear vs STDs: Pap smears are performed to look for pre-cancerous changes in cervix. Often these pre-cancerous changes are caused by human papilooma virus (hpv) which is sexually transmitted (and can now be prevented along w/genital warts in young women & men via vaccination). Abnormal pap smear results can be sent for reflexive testing for hpv.

Answered 8/4/2013

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Yes.: A pap smear can detect the presence of human papilloma virus infections, the presence of trichomonas and possible herpes infections.

Answered 11/10/2015

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Dr. Dennis Higginbotham answered

Specializes in American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

No: The pap does not detect std's.

Answered 9/25/2013

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