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Cervical cancer screening — ABFM Board MCQ

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EasyWomen's health/OB/GYNCervical cancer screeningABFM Board

A 33-year-old woman with an intact cervix had a normal Pap test 5 years ago and no HPV testing. She has no history of CIN2 or immunosuppression. Which of the following screening tests is indicated?

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Correct answer: E — High-risk HPV testing alone or cotesting now

For ages 30 to 65, USPSTF options include cytology every 3 years, high-risk HPV testing every 5 years, or cotesting every 5 years.

Reference: USPSTF A and B Recommendations: https://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/recommendation-topics/uspstf-a-and-b-recommendations