What Diseases Are Determined by a Pap Smear?

A Papanicoloau test (Pap Smear) tests cervical cells for inflammation, infections such as Human Papilloma Virus (HPV), abnormal cells such as hyperkeratosis, cancerous and pre-cancerous cells.

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Article reviewed by Jerri Farris Last updated on: Oct 27, 2009

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