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What Does Borderline Changes With Evidence Of HPV Mean In Screening Test?

SCREENING TEST SHOWING BORDERLINE CHANGES WITH EVIDENCE OF HPV >? WHAT DOES THIS RESULT MEAN I HAVE BEEN SEARCHING ONLINE AND EVERYWHERE IT STATES THIS IS AN STD. I HAVE ONLY BEEN SEXUALLY ACTIVE WITH MY HUSBAND AND HAVE BEEN MY HUSBANDS FIRST SEXUAL CONTACT. CAN YOU TELL ME HOW ELSE CAN YOU CATCH THIS VIRUS. THIS IS REALLY WORRYING ME AS I am getting worried about which type causes abnormal results and also what would the coloscopy examination show . can you catch HPV from public toilets, gym or skin contact shaking hands etc. how can you confirm this is an STD virus how many types of HPV are there and is sexual contact the only route of transmission.
Tue, 7 Oct 2014
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Hello,

A Pap smear is a test for screening of cervical cancer in women by collecting cells from the cervix. A Pap smear can also detect changes in your cervical cells that suggest cancer may develop in the future. The human papillomavirus is a virus that causes skin and mucous membrane infections. It is passed from one person to another by skin-to-skin contact, including sexual contact. It is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections.

Mild cervical dysplasia or borderline changes are seen with HPV infection. It usually needs no treatment but follows up recommended, because there is a 12–16% chance of progression to more severe dysplasia. HPV genotyping must be done to rule out HPV-16 and 18 as they carry more risk to malignancy. So you can get tested for that first. If positive frequent follow-up and colposcopy required.


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Dr. Vandana Khare
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What Does Borderline Changes With Evidence Of HPV Mean In Screening Test?

Hello, A Pap smear is a test for screening of cervical cancer in women by collecting cells from the cervix. A Pap smear can also detect changes in your cervical cells that suggest cancer may develop in the future. The human papillomavirus is a virus that causes skin and mucous membrane infections. It is passed from one person to another by skin-to-skin contact, including sexual contact. It is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections. Mild cervical dysplasia or borderline changes are seen with HPV infection. It usually needs no treatment but follows up recommended, because there is a 12–16% chance of progression to more severe dysplasia. HPV genotyping must be done to rule out HPV-16 and 18 as they carry more risk to malignancy. So you can get tested for that first. If positive frequent follow-up and colposcopy required. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Vandana Khare