2007-10-28 21:34:36 · 5 answers · asked by big girls dont cry 3 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ STDs
No. Pap smears ONLY detect abnormal cells on the cervix which are usually caused by HPV, but can also be caused by other things.
http://www.cdc.gov/std/HPV/STDFact-HPV.htm#diagnosed
Take care!
2007-10-28 22:28:38 · answer #1 · answered by Alli 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A Pap smear swab of the cervix that is prepared on a slide. the sample is viewed under a microscope to look for cellular abnormalities that are indicative of cancer.
If you have any concerns regarding the possibility of an STD, let your doctor know prior to your Pap.
2007-10-28 22:37:05 · answer #2 · answered by MHnurseC 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A pap smear is a screening test for cervical cancer. Almost all cervical cancers are caused by the human papilloma virus (HPV). A vaccine is now available to protect you against 4 types of HPV, talk to your health care professional about getting the vaccine
2007-10-29 11:57:49 · answer #3 · answered by Dr. Wise, Ob/Gyn 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A Pap smear is used for screening of cervical cancer. Other tests are used for detecting STDs.
http://www.health-screening.sg/cervical-cancer.php
2007-10-28 22:52:02 · answer #4 · answered by Steven T 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes, You have to ask your Dr for std test. He or she will test you for chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis not Hiv .
2007-10-28 21:46:34 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋