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HPV Clarification
by VickyVail, Nov 28, 2008 06:06PM
Dr.,
I'm a 28 year old married female. I don't use birth control with my husband, and I've never been pregnant. I received a call from my PCP this morning; my PAP showed abnormal cells, and he has ordered an HPV test. I realize that there are a number of non-HPV related explanations for these vague results, and I will try to be patient and not jump to conclusions while I wait and get re-tested.
In the mean time, I've been reading (of course...) Can you please clarify the following questions regarding HPV:
1. What is the difference between an HPV wart, and a Herpes sore? Is it possible for me to have a wart, and not realize it?
2. If your immune system is able to fight HPV without any symptoms, is that the same as "laying dormant?" Or does it mean you have beaten it?
3. Will the test include ALL strands of HPV?
4. If abnormal cells are found, what percentage of those PAP's end up coming back positive for high risk HPV, precancer, or cancer?
5. Based on my list of questions, is there any additional information that you think I might find valuable?
I'm a 28 year old married female. I don't use birth control with my husband, and I've never been pregnant. I received a call from my PCP this morning; my PAP showed abnormal cells, and he has ordered an HPV test. I realize that there are a number of non-HPV related explanations for these vague results, and I will try to be patient and not jump to conclusions while I wait and get re-tested.
In the mean time, I've been reading (of course...) Can you please clarify the following questions regarding HPV:
1. What is the difference between an HPV wart, and a Herpes sore? Is it possible for me to have a wart, and not realize it?
2. If your immune system is able to fight HPV without any symptoms, is that the same as "laying dormant?" Or does it mean you have beaten it?
3. Will the test include ALL strands of HPV?
4. If abnormal cells are found, what percentage of those PAP's end up coming back positive for high risk HPV, precancer, or cancer?
5. Based on my list of questions, is there any additional information that you think I might find valuable?
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