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HPV Test Required or not

2022-04-27 16:10:15
If pap smear is normal, Do we require to take HPV test, what is difference between both the test as pep smear for 2 yrs are normal
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If you or your partner have not had multiple partners your risk is more and it should be done despite the normal pap smear. Otherwise no need.

Answered2022-04-28 07:43:18

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Hpv test is to detect virus responsible for cervical cancer

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HPV SCREENING is only studying the virus. Pap smear is a little wider test that it also tells about changes in the cervix tissue, endometrium, vaginal walls and vaginal infection.

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Hpv dna is a separate entity Picks up hpv Paps smear will pick up infection n cancer

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No.the HPV test detects the virus that causes cervical cancer .Pap smear detects the cancer cell caused by the virus.

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