Could I have human papillomavirus (HPV) even if my Pap test was normal?
Could I have human papillomavirus (HPV) even if my Pap test was normal?
Although the Pap test is vital, it won't always identify human papillomavirus (HPV). Family physician and clinical research expert Diane Harper, MD, MPH, MS, explains how an HPV test can detect infection before a Pap smear can.
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