Triage by HPV‐DNA testing: is it useful in women with persistent minor smear abnormalities?

Background.  This study was carried out to evaluate the efficacy of HPV‐DNA (Human Papilloma Virus) testing as a triage strategy for persistent borderline and mild cytological abnormalities.

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