and Actinomyces genera, among other things. These bacteria live in balance, working together to keep your mouth healthy and free from infection. But bacteria that sit comfortably in your body may ...

Analyzing the tumor microbiome may aid prognostication in patients receiving immune checkpoint inhibitor therapy for metastatic cancer.

No endocervical cells on Pap smear. Ideally, both glandular and squamous cells should be present on a Pap smear, because the squamocolumnar junction is sampled. When no endocervical cells ...

Perform a Pap smear when the patient is in the proliferative phase (in the week following cessation of menses). The patient should avoid intercourse or intravaginal products/douches for 24-48 ...