Where does it come from? The organism that causes swimmer's itch has a complicated life history. It starts out as a worm (parasite) in the intestinal lining of aquatic birds and mammals (host). The worms lay eggs inside the the host animal. The eggs are eliminated by the host and drop to the bottom of the lake.
A Pap smear, also called a Pap test, is a procedure to test for cervical cancer in women. A Pap smear involves collecting cells from your cervix â the lower, narrow end of your uterus that's at the top of your vagina. Detecting cervical cancer early with a Pap smear gives you a greater chance at a cure. A Pap smear can also detect changes in your cervical cells that suggest cancer may develop in the future.
Overview. A Pap smear (also called a Pap test) is a procedure that tests for the presence of abnormal cells in the cervix (the lower part of your uterus). Changes in the cells of a womanâs uterus may indicate an infection, cancer, or reproductive problems.