What is Swimmerâs Itch? Swimmerâs itch is a temporary skin rash that is caused by an allergic reaction to microscopic parasites that are carried by. waterfowl, semi-aquatic mammals, and snails. As a part of their life cycle, these parasites are released by infected snails into the. water, where they may come in contact with people and burrow into their skin.
A Pap test can find pre-cancerous cell changes of the cervix. Sometimes a Pap test is called a Pap smear. Pap tests are usually part of a regular pelvic exam. During a Pap test, your health care provider inserts a metal or plastic speculum into your vagina. The speculum is opened to separate the walls of the vagina so that the cervix can be seen.
It is recommended that all women get a Pap smear done within 3 years of becoming sexually active or by age 21. Pap smears should be done every year for at least 3 years, and if they are all normal, your health care provider may change your Pap smear schedule to every 2-3 years.