Bacteriological examination of urogenital smear

Bacteriological examination of urogenital smear in women

Bacteriological examination of the vagina and cervix is ​​performed during the examination.

The normal flora of a woman's genital tract changes according to the pH of the mucous membrane and the concentration of estrogen.

Lower genital infections

It can be bacterial, viral, fungal or parasitic and can develop in isolation or in combination with vaginitis.

Vaginitis - It is an inflammation of the vagina. It is caused by various microflora, such as: fungi, streptococci, staphylococci, sexually transmitted infections, parasites, imbalance of normal vaginal flora, and others.

Cervicitis – It is an inflammation of the cervix and is often caused by the same infections as vaginitis.

Bacteriological examination of urogenital smear in men

*Male urogenital swabs are not performed at “Synevo” branches. You must bring the swab taken by a specialist to the branch!

Bacteriological examination of urethral smear, prostate secretion and sperm is carried out.

The male genital tract is normally sterile, which is ensured by the mechanical effects of urine and ejaculate, as well as by a polypeptide with antibacterial properties secreted by the prostate. As a rule, the source of ascending infection is the male urethra.

The condition of the body, the severity of the infectious process and the virulence of the cause play a decisive role in the development of the inflammatory process.

Antibioticogram after examination Is done Of need according to.

When should a bacteriological examination of a urogenital smear be performed?

•  In the presence of symptoms characteristic of infectious diseases of the urogenital tract
• For post-treatment monitoring (7-14 days after stopping the use of antibacterial, immunobiological drugs).

How to prepare for the test?

• The research material should be collected before the start of the treatment with antibacterial and antifungal agents or no earlier than 7-10 days after the end of the treatment.
• It is recommended to refrain from sexual contact for 3 days before taking the research material
• For women: Vaginal douching, suppositories, ointments, tampons should not be used for three days before collecting the material.
• For men: Do not ejaculate for 3 days before collecting the material
• Material collection is not performed at the laboratory center (the collected research material must be brought to the laboratory).

Research material

In women: Vaginal smear, cervical smear.

In men: Urethral smear, prostate secretion, semen.

Possible interpretation of the results

In case of detection of pathogenic microflora or any other disorder in the smear, it may be necessary to use additional methods of diagnostics, for which you must consult a specialist doctor. Taking into account the results of the examinations, the clinical picture and other anamnestic data, it is the doctor-specialist who decides on the appointment of treatment.

Resources

https://www.synevo.ro/shop/cultura-secretie-uretrala-cu-antibiograma-dupa-caz/

https://www.synevo.ro/shop/cultura-secretii-vaginale-cu-antibiograma-dupa-caz/

https://spravochnik.synevo.ua/ru/bacteriologia/id1771.html