Human Papillomavirus Infection in Females
Alternate Names : Genital HPV, Venereal Wart Infection
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.
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