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Cultivo endocervical - Overview

Nombres alternativos

Cultivo del endocérvix; Cultivo del aparato genital femenino; Cultivo vaginal; Cultivo del cuello uterino

Definición:

Es un examen de laboratorio que ayuda a identificar una infección en el aparato genital femenino.

Forma en que se realiza el examen:

Durante un examen vaginal, el médico toma un raspado de moco y células de la abertura del útero, un área llamada el endocérvix. Las muestras se colocan en portaobjetos o un plato especial, llamado medio de cultivo, o en ambos, dependiendo de la presunta causa de la infección.

El equipo del laboratorio revisa los portaobjetos o el plato en diferentes períodos para ver si ha habido proliferación de alguna bacteria, virus u hongo. Se pueden hacer exámenes adicionales para identificar el organismo específico y determinar el mejor tratamiento.

Preparación para el examen:

Para prepararse para un examen vaginal:

  • No utilice ningún medicamento ni ducha vaginal antes del examen (las duchas siempre se deben evitar debido al riesgo de infecciones uterinas o tubáricas)
  • Vacíe su vejiga (también es preferible un intestino vacío).
  • Desvístase de la cintura para abajo.
  • Coloque los pies en los estribos de la mesa de exploración.
  • Cubra la parte inferior del cuerpo con el ropaje o sábana suministrada.

Lo que se siente durante el examen:

Usted sentirá algo de presión del espéculo, un instrumento que se introduce en la vagina para mantener abierta el área, de manera que el médico pueda examinar el cuello uterino y recolectar las muestras. Puede haber una leve sensación de cólico cuando se toca el cuello uterino con el aplicador (hisopo).

Razones por las que se realiza el examen:

El examen se puede realizar para determinar la causa de vaginitis, dolor pélvico, un flujo vaginal inusual u otros signos de infección. También se usa para la detección de enfermedades de transmisión sexual.

  • Reviewed last on: 11/12/2007
  • Linda J. Vorvick, MD, Medical Director, MEDEX Northwest Division of Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington, School of Medicine; and Susan Storck, MD, FACOG, Chief, Eastside Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Group Health Cooperative of Puget Sound, Redmond, Washington; Clinical Teaching Faculty, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Washington School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

Referencias

Eckert LO, Lentz GM. Infections of the lower genital tract: vulva, vagina, cervix, toxic shock syndrome, HIV infections. In: Katz VL, Lentz GM, Lobo RA, Gershenson DM, eds. Comprehensive Gynecology. 5th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Mosby Elsevier; 2007:chap 22.

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