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Is there a blood test to determine hpv infection?
Currently, there is no FDA-approved blood test specifically for detecting HPV (human papillomavirus) infection. HPV is primarily diagnosed through cervical screening methods, such as Pap tests and HPV tests, which analyze samples taken from the cervix. While research is ongoing to develop blood tests for HPV, these are not yet available for clinical use. For now, routine screenings are the recommended approach for detecting HPV-related health issues.
What does it mean when the result pap smear detected hpv?
A negative pap smear positive for high-risk HPV means that there were no abnormal cells (damage) noted, but the HPV result means that repeat testing or additional testing may be needed. The recommendations depend on your age and history.
Can you transmit HPV if you have no visible warts?
Yes. You can transmit HPV without any visible warts. Some types such as HPV-5 may establish infections that persist the lifetime of the individual without out ever manifesting any clinical symptoms. All HPV's are believed to be capable of establishing long-term "latent" infections. These may never be fully eradicated.
Is hpv in your blood?
HPV is not in your blood.
Can you get HPV from centipedes?
You can not get HPV from centipedes.
Can smoking increase hpv?
No, once you get HPV you have it forever. You get HPV from intercourse or other skin-to-skin contact. HPV has nothing to do with smoking.
What are nicknames for hpv?
HPV is short for Human Papilloma Virus. In that sense, HPV is the nickname.
What is the pathogen of hpv?
HPV stands for human papillomavirus. HPV is a virus.
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.
How does hpv affect the uterus?
HPV does not affect the body of the uterus. HPV may affect the uterine cervix.
Can you get HPV using the rhythm method?
Yes you can get HPV using the rhythm method if your partner is infected with 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.
