Can you have HPV virus and still have a normal pap smear?

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curious george

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I was just diagnosed with HPV virus. I had a pap smear in October of last year and wasn't diagnosed with it then. I want to know if it's possible that I had it and it didn't show up in the pap smear. If it is possible, how likely is it that that could have happened.
 
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fyrenimph

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It is possible.Also, it can take up to 5 years after you are infected with HPV before it shows up on a pap smear.Talk to your GYN for more specific information including percentages.
 
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victorious11681

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Hi there,For more info on hpvhttp://www.webmd.com/hw/health_guide_atoz/hw26984.aspThere are also message blogs you can post for any concerns, & others will respond.
 
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