http://www.fda.gov/womens/getthefacts/paptests.html

HPV is Human PAPilloma Virus. </font><blockquote><div id="quote"><font class="small">Quote:</font>
Cells can be slightly abnormal because of irritation, inflammation or infection. If the infection happens to be caused by the human papilloma virus (HPV) then those slightly abnormal cells have a higher risk of going on to become cancerous.

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I agree it's a test each female should consider, but not have to be endured strictly because "eveyone" gets the test, or out of fear. imo