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Presence of hpv 18 may be useful in predicting invasive cervical cancer if a Pap smear shows abnormal cells indicative of cervical dysplasia. This virus is linked with anal, vaginal and cervical dysplasia and squamous cell carcinoma. It’s possible to be infected with numerous types of viruses simultaneously. Health experts estimate there are more cases of genital virus infection than any other STD. Many people have no symptoms and don’t know they are infected. Presence of hpv 18 may be useful in predicting invasive cervical cancer if a Pap smear shows abnormal cells indicative of cervical dysplasia.

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HPV 18

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Pap Smear, Cervical Dysplasia

There are about thirty types of this virus that is sexually transmitted of which some could lead to dysplasia or cancer. The only way to determine if dysplasia is present is by swabbing the cervix to get a sample of cells to be tested for abnormalities or by a biopsy. Presence of hpv 18 may be useful in predicting invasive cervical cancer if a Pap smear shows abnormal cells indicative of cervical dysplasia.

Other Topics: HPV and Pregnancy, HPV, HPV Virus, HPV Statistics, HPV FAQ, Human Papilloma Virus, Cervical Cancer Human Papilloma Virus, LEEP, Pap Smear, Genital Wart

Dr. Joe Glickman, Jr., M.D.

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