Is there a blood test to determine hpv infection?

How are males tested for HPV?

Males are tested for HPV just like females. The test is a blood test.

Is hpv in your blood?

HPV is not in your blood.

Do you disclose an HPV infection?

It is most responsible to disclose an HPV infection. Know that most people contract their first HPV infection shortly after the first sexual contact. It is unlikely that your partner does not also have HPV.

How is human papillomavirus diagnosed?

HPV causes the growth of warts in the genital area. The wart tissue can be removed with a scalpel and tested to determine what type of HPV virus caused the infection.

Can HPV cause a false negative HIV test?

Yes, in general the standard STD test battery includes a test for HIV infection. However, a person may not test positive immediately after infection with HIV, which is why they are generally counseled to get a second HIV test in six months.

Do you have to get chemo if you have hpv?

No, you don't have to get chemotherapy if you have HPV. HPV is a common and usually self-limited infection. If HPV causes cancer, chemotherapy is sometimes needed.

Does abnormal changs in a smear test always mean HPV present?

Abnormal changes in a pap smear may or may not be related to HPV. Getting information about your specific pap result can help you determine whether HPV is a possible cause.

Do you always test positive for HPV once you have a clear pap?

No, your body will normally clear HPV from your cervix over time. Most of us get HPV soon after becoming sexually active, but our immune system takes care of the infection before it causes any problems.

Can you have dysplasia and do not have hpv?

Certain "high-risk" subtypes of HPV can cause dysplasia at the cervix, anus, vaginal, throat, vulva, and penis. Not all dysplasia elsewhere in the body is caused by HPV.

Can HPV cause cancer and how is it detected?

HPV is linked to the majority of cases of cervical cancer. Fortunately most who have HPV will never get cervical cancer. It is important to understand that HPV is a very common sexually transmitted disease, and many women who have HPV will show no symptoms or have no atypical pap test. HPV is a virus that effects superficial (surface) cells of the cervix. Most infections only disturb the outer most layers of the cervix, and go away on their own over time. It is important to have HPV tests administered by a qualified clinician to determine if there is an HPV infection and what type of HPV infection there is. Certain types of HPV (16 and 18 to name a couple) are known to be more aggressive and attack the cells deeper in the cervix. When these cells are effected, a more worrysome process can happen. This more risky HPV can lead to what is called a "High Grade Squamous Intraepethilial Lesion" on a Pap test. When this happens, it is important that a biopsy be done to determine how much of the cervix has been infected, and to have the infected cells removed. As long as a patient receives appropriate Pap tests and HPV tests, the chances of getting cervical cancer are very small. (Even with a high risk HPV, appropriate clinical care can greatly reduce the risk of future cervical cancer) The main reasons a woman gets cervical cancer is not receiving appropriate Pap tests or HPV tests, or a false negative reading from the laboratory.

If you test hpv negative but have abnormal cells could you still have hpv?

The HPV test that may be done as a followup to an abnormal pap looks for high-risk (cancer causing) HPV. If the test is negative, you don't have high-risk HPV on the cervix, but you may be infected with low risk HPV subtypes, or infected in another location.

Can you cure hpv by eating a healthier diet?

Although you cannot cure the HPV infection by diet you can control the symptoms by controlling what you eat. A vegan diet high in fruits and vegetables has shown great successes for an HPV infection.