Overview
To study the vaginal and oral microbiome by swab samples. On selected cases, also papa smear will be studied.
Description
To study the vaginal and oral microbiome by swab samples and on selected groups, by papa smear test, to find out the constitution of normal and vaginal microbiome and the cross-talk between oral and vaginal mucosa. To find out about the impact of human papilloma virus on the microbiome and vice versa.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria:
- patients coming to Turku University Hospital Dermato-Venereology or Gynaecology Departments or to family planning clinics in The wellbeing services county of Southwest Finland for previously mentioned reasons
Exclusion Criteria:
- those not meeting the criteria