Abnormal Pap Test

References

Citations

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Author: Shannon Erstad, MBA/MPH
Carrie Henley
Last Updated: April 10, 2007
Medical Review: Joy Melnikow, MD, MPH - Family Medicine
Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine
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Ross Berkowitz, MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology
Deborah A. Penava, BA, MD, FRCSC, MPH - Obstetrics and Gynecology

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