Cervical cancer screening results: positive for HPV 12, negative for HPV 16 and 18, is normal PAP dangerous?

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Hello doctor,
I went to the hospital to perform cancer screening with tests: look for HPV + Paps. Up to now, I have received results with HPV positive 12 high-risk types, 16 and 18 negative. PAP results: benign cell changes (Benign Changes). Gynecological examination: cervical ectropion. Can you help me with cervical cancer screening results: positive for HPV 12, negative for HPV 16 and 18, is normal PAP dangerous? Do I need to do any more tests? Thank you doctor.
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Answered by Specialist II Pham Thi Tuyet Mai - Obstetrician and Gynecologist - Obstetrics and Gynecology Department - Vinmec Hai Phong International General Hospital.
Hello friend,
With the question " Cervical cancer screening results: positive for HPV 12, negative for HPV 16 and 18, is normal PAP dangerous?", the doctor would like to answer as follows:
HPV and PAP tests are tests to help screen and detect cervical cancer early: HPV tests look for high-risk HPV viruses that cause cervical cancer and PAPs look for abnormal cells in the cervix. HPV types 16 and 18 have the highest risk of causing cervical cancer. So your results: positive for HPV 12, negative for HPV 16 and 18, normal PAP means that you are infected with one of the high-risk HPV types that cause cervical cancer but you have not had any symptoms. abnormality in the cervix. You also don't have to worry too much. You should have a colposcopy to find out if there is any abnormality in the cervix. There is no specific treatment to eliminate the HPV virus, but it should be noted to avoid vaginal infections, the virus can go away on its own. You should also have regular check-ups and cervical cancer screening tests every 6 months - 1 year.
If you still have questions about cervical cancer screening results, you can go to a hospital of Vinmec Health System for further examination and advice. Thank you for trusting and sending questions to Vinmec. Wishing you lots of health.
Best regards!