Have any studies been done to examine HPV testing and treatment options for mild Pap test abnormalities?
Findings of the ASCUS/LSIL Triage Study (ALTS), a major clinical trial (research study with people) funded and organized by the National Cancer Institute (NCI), suggest that HPV testing in women with ASCUS may help identify underlying abnormalities that need a doctors attention. The study results suggest that testing cervical samples for HPVs can identify which ASCUS abnormalities need treatment. A negative HPV test can provide reassurance that cancer or a precancerous condition is not present.
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