How do I get positive for HPV type 52? First of all this is an HPV test for the cervix. If the HPV test is positive, it is a sexually transmitted disease, mostly through sexual intercourse, but of course it can also be transmitted through sitz baths, toilets, clothing, etc., but the chances are very small. A positive HPV test of the cervix requires further examination of the liquid-based cytology of the cervix. If there is an abnormality in the liquid-based cytology of the cervix, coupled with a positive HPV type 52, further colposcopy or vaginal biopsy will be done. A fluid-based cytology of the cervical epithelium without abnormalities and a simple positive HPV type 52 can be treated with medication, which can be applied vaginally with interferon gel and can be reviewed for a period of time. Persistent HPV positivity is what can cause cervical cancer.