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Hpv infection
Pls explain me what is no active hpv means exactly ... Bcoz in google it show different answers.. Sometimes it show no active hpv means I don't have hpv at all in my body and sometimes it show hpv is hidden that's why it is inactive.bcoz I had unprotected intercource before 9years ago from 9years I am not sexually active till now I have tested pap smear for first time after 9years for my safety which comes negative then doctor told me their is
No active/dormant hpv infection .
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It means you are safe and clear from the infection as present. You can go for vaccination to prevent it though PAP Smear should still continue.
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Dr. Vijaya Gupta
Gynecologist
21 yrs exp
Chandigarh
You can send the report here for evaluation
Only pap smear will not help you identify if you have HPV infection or not
You need to club it with a test called HPV DNA
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