Can Pap Test Show Signs Of An Std

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U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Making Sense of Your Pap and HPV Test Results

This booklet is for women who got screened for cervical cancer with a Pap test and an HPV test. It will help answer common questions about: What is cervical cancer? What is HPV? Cervical cancer screening tests What Does My Pap Test Result... Read more »

Australia: Concern at Fall in Pap Test Numbers

In Victoria, a reported drop in women presenting for regular Pap tests "is definitely a concern" for health experts, said Kate Broun, manager of PapScreen Victoria. New figures show that in the fourth quarter of 2008, the number of women in Victoria... Read more »

Pap Test Warning in Ad Campaign May Mislead

In ads on TV and in magazines, Digene Corp. is promoting its test for human papillomavirus (HPV). The ads suggest that a Pap test alone might be insufficient for detecting cervical cancer. However, some doctors say the ads are somewhat misleading.... Read more »

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HPV: Would you recommend OraRisk HPV DNA test? Anal pap smear?

Hi Dr. Bob,I know this is not related to HIV, but you're really the only doctor I trust when it comes to any STD-related topics. I'm HIV negative luckily despite past experiences of unprotected oral and anal sex. I no longer practice...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,I agree with your GI specialist. There is nothing to do clinically at this time, assuming your anal warts have been effectively treated. The tests you mention are used to diagnose HPV. You already know you have it. The tests do not diagnose... Read more »

HPV& (-) ON STD'S

I'M AN 18 YR. OLD FEMALE AND I RECENTLY HAD A PAP THAT TURNED OUT ABNORMAL. THEY SAY IT IS HPV. BUT IM SO CONFUSED ON THIS QUITE A BIT. I GOT TESTED FOR ALL STD'S INCLUDING AIDS AND WAS NEG. I WAS TESTED IN APRIL FOR THESE AND BEEN WITH...

Response from Brooks Jackson, M.D.

Johns Hopkins University, School of Medicine

Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) is a sexually transmitted virus and is not related to the HIV virus except to the extent that persons with one STD are more likely to have other sexually transmitted diseases. Certain subtypes of HPV are associated with... Read more »

STD Testing

Dr. Frascino,I'd like to thank you for answering my question concerning hiv symptoms. I'm proud to say that my four and a half month test for hiv came out negative. What a relief. I'd also like to ask you a question about STD...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello Very Grateful Person,Yes, your 11-day STD screen is conclusive. You can stop worrying now. Having the "thing they put in your penis" is enough punishment for your lapse in judgment and will probably be an excellent reminder not to... Read more »

STD testing

Since it is easier to catch all other STD's aside from HIV, after testing negative on all other STD's and having a clean pap, would you still advise to have an HIV test? If someone had contracted HIV would they also have another STD? Or do...

Response from Sharon Lee, M.D.

University of Kansas Medical Center

Although STD's often travel together it is possible to have acquired only one sexually transmitted disease. The only way for you to know if you have HIV infection, is to test for HIV.Be well.... Read more »

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Pap Smear

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Is a abnormal pap smear a sign of HIV?

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Abnormal pap smear

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

My doctor just informed me that my pap smear was abnormal. Could this be an indication of HIV infection?
I possibly had an exposure Feb, tested Neg End of April. Read more »

A pos test for HIV, STD could mean another STD too

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

If you've tested positive for AIDS HIV or an STD it could mean there's another STD too. Get the standard STD clinic tests from a medical center clinic or your doctor.

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Other STD's - ?

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Hi,

I was wondering about the other viral STDs, namely HPV and Herpes. Are there tests for these and are they conclusive? I have not had any signs or symptoms and I think I was tested early after possible exposure for these. However, I do... Read more »

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