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.
Abnormal Pap Smears are typically caused by strains of the Human Papilloma Virus, HPV. An abnormal pap smear result does not mean you have cervical cancer. High risk strains can cause more serious cellular changes. Typically, both high and low risk strains of HPV go away within 24 months. It's recommended that you get your first pap smear at age 21. WHAT CAUSES AN ABNORMAL PAP SMEAR RESULT?