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Inflammation on the Cervical Papanicolaou Smear : Evidence for Infection in Asymptomatic Women?
Joint Authors
Kouskouni, Evangelia
Tsirmpa, Ioanna
Gennimata, Vassiliki
Chasiakou, Anthia
Politi, Ekaterina
Tsouma, Iliana
Baka, Stavroula
Source
Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-09-24
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
The significance of the possible presence of infection on the Pap smear of asymptomatic women based on cytological criteria is practically unknown.
Materials and Methods.
A total of 1117 asymptomatic nonpregnant women had Pap smear tests and vaginal as well as cervical cultures completed (622 with and 495 without inflammation on the Pap smear).
Results.
Out of the 622 women with inflammation on Pap test, 251 (40.4%) had negative cultures (normal flora present), while 371 (59.6%) women had positive cultures with different pathogens.
In contrast, the group of women without inflammation on Pap test displayed significantly increased percentage of negative cultures (67.1%, P<0.001) and decreased percentage of positive cultures (32.9%, P<0.001).
Bacterial vaginosis was diagnosed more frequently in both groups and significantly more in the group with inflammation on Pap smear compared to the group without inflammation (P<0.02).
Conclusions.
A report of inflammatory changes on the cervical Pap smear cannot be used to reliably predict the presence of a genital tract infection, especially in asymptomatic women.
Nevertheless, the isolation of different pathogens in about 60% of the women with inflammation on the Pap smear cannot be overlooked and must be regarded with concern.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Baka, Stavroula& Tsirmpa, Ioanna& Chasiakou, Anthia& Tsouma, Iliana& Politi, Ekaterina& Gennimata, Vassiliki…[et al.]. 2013. Inflammation on the Cervical Papanicolaou Smear : Evidence for Infection in Asymptomatic Women?. Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-4.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Baka, Stavroula…[et al.]. Inflammation on the Cervical Papanicolaou Smear : Evidence for Infection in Asymptomatic Women?. Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-452679
American Medical Association (AMA)
Baka, Stavroula& Tsirmpa, Ioanna& Chasiakou, Anthia& Tsouma, Iliana& Politi, Ekaterina& Gennimata, Vassiliki…[et al.]. Inflammation on the Cervical Papanicolaou Smear : Evidence for Infection in Asymptomatic Women?. Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-452679
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-452679