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HPV and cervical cancer
Author(s) -
Pontén Jan,
Adami HansOlov,
Friberg LarsGösta,
Gustafsson Leif,
Miller Anthony B.,
Parkin Max,
Sparén Pär,
Trichopoulous Dimitrios
Publication year - 1995
Publication title -
international journal of cancer
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.475
H-Index - 234
eISSN - 1097-0215
pISSN - 0020-7136
DOI - 10.1002/ijc.2910630229
Subject(s) - epidemiology , medicine , public health , cervical cancer , gerontology , family medicine , cancer , library science , pathology , computer science
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN PAP AND HPV TESTS? A Pap test is a test to find abnormal cell changes on the cervix (cervical dysplasia) before they have a chance to turn into cancer. A small brush or cotton tipped applicator will be used to take a sample of cervical cells. These cells are examined for abnormal cell changes. For women under 30, recommended screening is with a Pap test alone, once every three years.