What Does "many Intermediate Cells And Few Superficial Cells" Mean In A Pap Smear Test?

Posted on Sat, 9 Aug 2014

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Sat, 9 Aug 2014 Answered on

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Question : hi,

i got my pap smear test done.

the report sAYS many intermediate cells and few superficial cells, with benign reactive epithelial changes due to inflammation. background shows a moderate to severe degree of inflammation with a few cocoabacilli.

Answered by Dr. Som Biswas (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Do not worry

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thank you for your query. I can understand your concerns.

Do not worry . your report just shows that you have infection which will go away with a dose of antibiotics.

Nothing else needs to be done , except that get a repeat pap after 2 months after antibiotics.

Feel free to consult me directly
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Regards

Dr. Som Biswas M.D. XXXXXXX

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