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What Does A Positive Result For HPV Signify?
I had my well woman exam recently and a nurse called me with abnormal test results and saying I tested positive for HPV. They are doing another test in 4 months. What does testing positive for HPV mean for me? And what about any future sexual partners?
Mon, 20 Jan 2020
Hello,
A positive test result means that you have a type of high-risk HPV that's linked to cervical cancer. It doesn't mean that you have cervical cancer now, but it's a warning sign that cervical cancer could develop in the future.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Blerina Pasho, General & Family Physician
A positive test result means that you have a type of high-risk HPV that's linked to cervical cancer. It doesn't mean that you have cervical cancer now, but it's a warning sign that cervical cancer could develop in the future.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Blerina Pasho, General & Family Physician
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