Human Papillomavirus Testing
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Alternate Names for Human Papillomavirus Testing:
HPV testing
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What is Human Papillomavirus Testing?
Alternate Names for Human Papillomavirus Testing:
HPV testing
This is a test to detect human papillomavirus (HPV). HPV is a virus that can be spread by sexual contact. Certain types of HPV increase your risk of getting cervical cancer . HPV is also the cause of genital warts.
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