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If I Get Back A Normal Pap Smear Can I Still Be Hiv Positive
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Negative HRA but positive anal pap smearHi Nelson,First of all, I have nothing but respect for you and the way you offer your time and expertise despite living with multi-drug resistant HIV and the stress that must engender.Recently I had a HRA (high resolution anoscopy) examination (I am...
Response from Nelson Vergel, B.S.Ch.E., M.B.A.
Program for Wellness Restoration
The fact that you have not been HIV positive for too long and that you have a clean high resolution anoscopy are good things when it comes to feeling more relaxed about your chances of having anal dysplasia (changes in the anal canal mucosa that...
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Pap smear readingsWhy is it that HIV positive women seem to have a lot of abnormal pap smears? And once the... Read more »PAP SMEAR-CELL CHANGESDR DOCTOR ABERG,MY FRIEN IS HIV + HER LAB WORKS ARE AS FOLLOWS:OCT. 2001 (CD4-570 VL-510)JAN.2002... Read more »
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New Pap Smear Guidelines Advise Less Frequent TestsWomen should receive Pap screening no more than every three years, beginning at age 21 regardless of sexual history, say national guidelines released Wednesday. The new US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommendations are for healthy... 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 »
News Briefs About Women and HIVNew Guidelines for Abnormal Pap Smear Results Combination Pap Smear and HPV Testing for Cancer Screening Number of Lifetime Sexual Partners and Cervical Cancer Risk Women More Likely Than Men to Disclose an STI HIV, African-American Women, and... Read more »
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 »
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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 » My comfermatory test came back I am HIV positive
Posted by endlsskys, 4 Replies
I was really praying and hoping that I was negative. I guess on Monday I try to find a doctor on top of trying to find a job. No medical insurance no nothing. I only ever had unprotected sex with my partner but I will be besides myself if he is...
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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 »
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