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Abnormal paps almost never mean HIV. While women with HIV are more likely to have abnormal pap smears, most women with abnormal pap smears do not have HIV.

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No, you can have an abnormal pap smear without having HPV. Talk with your health care provider about your specific result for information on whether yours is likely due to HPV.

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