Key Points
The US FDA approved a new self-swab test to screen forhuman papillomavirus (HPV) infection..
It helps people to collect their samples in a private setting versus the traditional pap smear test...
To screen for cervical cancer, a pap smear test is required..
It is the most common type of test to screen for human papillomavirus (HPV), which causes various types of cancers, including cervical cancer...
This test is developed for people who feel uncomfortable with the pelvic exam (pap smear) required for this procedure due to various reasons, including past negative experiences or personal and cultural beliefs...
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