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If I Have Had A High Risk Hpv Result From

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Posted on Wed, 16 Oct 2019
Question: if i have had a high risk hpv result from a smear test today why has it not been picked up before, i had a pregnancy 3 years ago and wasnt told then
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Answered by Dr. Soumya (56 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
HPV low grade infection can be missed

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I understand your concerns.

Following is my reply:

1) You may not have HPV virus in a concentration enough to be picked. It might happen that low grade lesions are missed on a pap smear ( if done) 3 years ago.

2) Even high risk HPV does not mean cancer. I suggest you get further tests like colposcopy and this should be good enough to identify risk caused by HPV.

Let me know if you need anymore help.

Regards
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If I Have Had A High Risk Hpv Result From

Brief Answer: HPV low grade infection can be missed Detailed Answer: Hi, I understand your concerns. Following is my reply: 1) You may not have HPV virus in a concentration enough to be picked. It might happen that low grade lesions are missed on a pap smear ( if done) 3 years ago. 2) Even high risk HPV does not mean cancer. I suggest you get further tests like colposcopy and this should be good enough to identify risk caused by HPV. Let me know if you need anymore help. Regards