HPV DNA test "promising" for cervical cancer

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At over 90% accuracy, a test developed to detect carcinogenic human papillomavirus in women in developing countries has shown promise in trials. This article does not directly mention how this compares to PAP smears in efficacy and practicality.

Keywords: STDs sexually transmitted diseases cancer pap smears women's health cervical cancer HPV human papillomavirus