Pap Smear - what is it and how the test is done
HPV (Human papillomavirus ) is transmitted through sexual intercourse and causes nearly 100% of cancers of the cervix in women. It is estimated that 1 in 2 women will contract the virus in their li...
Find out where to get a Pap Test (HPV Test) in Policoro. Compare details and costs for a Pap Smear from the best labs in Italy.
Test at-Home / Self-testing
Test at-Home / Self-testing
Viale Jonio, snc 74025 Marina di Ginosa (TA)
25.9 km
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Via Francesco Santamaria, snc 74013 Ginosa (TA)
25.9 km
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Circonvallazione dei Fiori, 255/Q 74122 Taranto (TA)
34.8 km
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Via Orsini, 35 74123 Taranto (TA)
34.8 km
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Via Berardi, 75/A/79 74100 Taranto (TA)
34.8 km
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Viale Virgilio, 97/A 74121 Taranto (TA)
34.8 km
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Via Risorgimento, 150 74017 Mottola (TA)
35.2 km
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Via Brindisi, 9 74016 Massafra (TA)
35.1 km
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Via Dante Alighieri, 69 74026 Pulsano (TA)
37.9 km
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Via XXIV Maggio, 54 74020 Lizzano (TA)
42.9 km
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Anogenital warts Recurrent respiratory papillomatosis Anogenital cancers Oropharyngeal cancers Cervical squamous cell carcinoma Oral focal epithelial hyperplasia
HPV (Human papillomavirus ) is transmitted through sexual intercourse and causes nearly 100% of cancers of the cervix in women. It is estimated that 1 in 2 women will contract the virus in their li...
Pap smear testing is available, and it involves collecting a sample of cervical cells with a brush. The cells are further processed and checked under a microscope for evaluation.
Though mostly harmless, HPV can cause abnormal cells, which can sometimes lead to cancers in both men and women, including cervical, vaginal, vulval, anal, head and neck, and penile cancers.
There are only preventive measures available currently. HPV is vaccine-preventable.