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2023-09-29 18:46:13
Will HPV test detect a dormant strain in the body even if the pap smear test is negative and doesnt show any HpV cytology?
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Only four strains of HPV are detected by the test. But your question is a bit confusing. If you are HPV negative, why do you feel that you have a dormant HPV strain ? And if you have a dormant HPV strain , let it be there . It can't become active suddenly.

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U can test for benign HPV strains 6 and 11 ( low risk ) and 16 and 18 ( high risk )

Answered2023-09-30 02:02:37

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