In screening for Human Papillomavirus (HPV), a physician may recommend both a Pap smear to identify abnormal cervical cells and an HPV test to detect the virus itself, offering higher diagnostic assurance if both test results are negative.

Combined Pap Smear and HPV Testing

A Pap smear is a cervical screening procedure used to detect abnormal cervical cells and cytopathic effects associated with the Human Papillomavirus (HPV).

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Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is a viral that lacks a non-enveloped virus with circular double-stranded DNA. There are over 200 different types of HPV with many causing sexually transmitted diseases. 

Human Papillomavirus (HPV)

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Because there are so many types of HPV, there are many signs and symptoms. There are HPV types that cause cervical and penile cancer. Some cause genital warts which are soft growths common around the genitalia.

Signs and Symptoms of HPV

Pap Smear

An HPV test is a medical procedure used to detect the presence of the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) in a patient.

HPV Test

HPV vaccination is an immunization process recommended to protect individuals against future exposure to the Human Papillomavirus (HPV).

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