What Is a Human Papillomavirus Infection?
8. How is HPV Diagnosed?
If you notice lesions or warts, particularly around your genital area, you need to go to the doctor and get tested. If you feel bumps during a self-examination but don’t see anything, swabbing the area with white vinegar is known to turn flat lesions white, which makes them easier to detect.
Women can be diagnosed when abnormalities appear on their Pap tests. A DNA test on cervical cells can be helpful in identifying high-risk strains. There is currently no similar test for men, although an anal pap test can reveal abnormalities as well.
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