Inflammation on the Cervical Papanicolaou Smear: Evidence for Infection in Asymptomatic Women?

• Main Authors: Stavroula Baka (Author), Ioanna Tsirmpa (Author), Anthia Chasiakou (Author), Iliana Tsouma (Author), Ekaterina Politi (Author), Vassiliki Gennimata (Author), Evangelia Kouskouni (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Hindawi Limited, 2013-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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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...