What is Anal pap test?

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An anal Pap smear is the anal counterpart of the cervical Pap smear. It is used in the early detection of anal cancer. HPV, the agent of anogenital warts, can induce anal carcinoma formation. Individuals with history of anal warts are at risk of getting anal cancer.

Side effects

Side effects as an overall problem

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 0
Moderate 0
Mild 0
None 5

Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Anal pap test

Side effect Patients Percentage
Constipation 1
Adherence
Adherence Evaluations Percentage
Always 5
Usually 0
Sometimes 0
Never taken as prescribed 0
Burden
Burden Evaluations Percentage
Very hard to take 0
Somewhat hard to take 0
A little hard to take 3
Not at all hard to take 2
Cost per month
Cost per month Evaluations Percentage
$200+ 0
$100-199 0
$50-99 0
$25-49 0
< $25 4
Not specified 1
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