(sexually transmitted) and in the evaluation of the most suitable treatment to eradicate the identified pathogen.
in exfoliation and secretions.
With the woman lying on the special bed with her legs apart, and with the help of a light source, the pad is gently inserted to a depth of about five centimeters; it is then turned gently for a few seconds, so as to come into contact with the walls of the vagina and absorb its "secretions".
The subsequent laboratory analyzes allow to identify the possible presence of the pathogen sought.
How is a cervical swab performed?
If a cervical swab is required (for example for the diagnosis of Mycoplasma and Chlamydia), it is necessary to use the speculum, a special instrument that slightly dilates the vaginal opening in order to facilitate the removal of the secretion from the cervical canal.
For further information: Cervical Swab: What is it? How and Why is it performed? And antifungal in the previous week;Furthermore, the sample must be performed a few days before and after the beginning and end of menstruation respectively.
can perform a vaginal swab to check that the woman does not suffer from infections, for example due to fungi (such as Candida) or protozoa (Trichomonas), which are dangerous for her health and that of the fetus.
Subsequently, around the 36th week, a new vaginal swab is performed to look for other microorganisms, and in particular the beta-haemolytic Streptococcus, which could cause neonatal infections; in this case, the swab is also performed at the rectal level and is accompanied by urine culture to search for a "possible urinary infection.
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