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 Taormina. Compare details and costs for a Pap Smear from the best labs in Italy.
Test at-Home / Self-testing
Test at-Home / Self-testing
Via Etnea, 509, 95125 Catania CT, Italia
26.3 km
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Via Vittorio Emanuele, 117, 95033 Biancavilla CT, Italia
26.8 km
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Via Dante Alighieri 39, Palmi, RC, Italia 89015 Palmi (RC)
46.6 km
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Via Giovanni Bovi, 6, Palmi, RC, Italia 89015 Palmi (RC)
46.6 km
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Largo Milite Ignoto, 5D, 95040 Raddusa CT, Italia
48.7 km
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Via Luigi Capuana, 1, 97014 Ispica RG, Italia
76.5 km
Via 20 Settembre, 91, 88046 Lamezia Terme CZ, Italia
95.8 km
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Via Enrico Alliata, 1, 90014 Casteldaccia PA, Italia
96.4 km
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Via Pietro Nenni 13, 92100 Agrigento Agrigento, Italy
100.2 km
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Via Giacomo Alagna 2, 90123 Palermo Palermo, Italy
106.2 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.