Does a pap smear test for sexually transmitted infections (STIs)?

2024-03-11T23:56:54-04:00

Yes and no. Pap smears do check for changes to the cervix caused by Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) and in certain cases will check directly for HPV. HPV is the most common STI; it causes cervical cancer and genital warts. Also, some STIs will show up on a pap smear if it is a prevalent [...]