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Venereal Wart Infection - Human Papillomavirus Infection in Females
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Diagnosis & Tests
How is the infection diagnosed?
Genital warts on the skin are often noticed by the woman or her partner and confirmed by a healthcare provider. A Pap smear may show changes from the virus even if genital warts are not seen. These changes may be the abnormal cells of cervical dysplasia or even cancer of the cervix. Special tests to determine the type of HPV may also be done to determine if there may be an increased risk of cancer.