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hpv inquiry

My girlfriend had a pap smear that came back back as "milidly irregular." She had an hpv test of the smear and then another hpv test along with std tests (not sure whether it was a blood test or something else?). Both the hpv tests and the std test came back negative.   I was just wondering if the 2 hpv tests she received likely tested for strains 6 and 11 (the types that would lead to genital warts).  Is 6 and 11 considered to be in the high risk category? I know it does not cause cervical cancer but apparently can cause cancer of the vulva and vagina.  I have read conflicting reports whether there even exists a test for genital wart causing hpv strains and I am not clear as to whether if there is you would specifically have to request it?  From my perspective, I am just curious as I want to know if there is risk of genital warts if the hpv tests can back negative. I will inquire soon what they tested for but in the meantime was curious what gynecologists would typically test fro if two tests had been given.  ONly cancer causing hpv to the cervix? or some of the low risk strains that can cause cancer elsewhere?  Thanks a lot for your help. -John
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6 and 11 are the mild types according to the Doctors on here.
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