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Does Hiv Infection Show Up During Pap Smear
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Anal pap smear; Could I have picked up HPV infection from my girlfriend with cervical precancerDear Dr.A few years ago, I had a girlfriend with cervical precancer. I am assuming that I am at risk for HPV because of this. For the past year I have had intermittent burning/itching around the anal opening and went to a gastroenterologist. He...
Response from Bruce Dezube, M.D.
Harvard Medical School
You've raised some very interesting points. HPV, also known as the wart virus, can indeed spread from the cervical region of a woman to both your genital and your anal areas. So it is conceivable that you have HPV infection in either or both of...
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Abnormal Pap SmearI just got a call from my doctor about a pap smear coming back abnormal and they think it is a... Read more »pap smear - how long for it to become abnormal????How long would it take for your pap smear to be abnormal after being HIV infected?Many thanks... Read more »
Articles
Anal Pap Smears in Men Show High Rate of Pre-Cancer ConditionsA recent study in a Veteran's Affairs HIV clinic in Miami reveals that more than half of HIV-positive men have abnormal surface anal cells, caused by the virus called HPV. People living with HIV generally have a higher rate of these abnormal cells... Read more »
Pap Smear PrimerRecommendations for Positive Women HIV positive women often need more frequent Pap smears. Remember not to douche (douching is not good for any woman, anyway, see "Douching is Bad for You ," September/October 2000), use a tampon, and do not have... Read more »
No Pap Smears for Women Under 21: GuidelinesMost women should not bother getting a Pap test until they turn 21, according to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG). However, certain populations under 21 that still do need screening are detailed in new ACOG guidelines.... Read more »
HIV/AIDS News Briefs for WomenNew Procedure Under Study May Replace Pap Smear Digene Corporation of Maryland has developed a cervical smear that it hopes may eventually replace the Pap smear. The Pap smear, which has been in place for 50 years, identifies all cell abnormalities... Read more »
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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 » Could I catch HIV from sharing infected toilet pap
Posted by blackwinterday, 1 Reply
Dear Expert,I am new to this forum! Firstly, I would like to express my gratitude to all of you! I am scared over the incident told below! Recently, I was diagnosed with hemorrhoids so I always wipe off my vagina and anus after urinating. I always... Read more » yeast infection
Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply
would a dr be able to tell if you have a yeast infection by giving a pap smear or would he have to run a cearin test to check for yeast Read more »
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