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BACKGROUND
The diagnosis of Candida vulvovaginitis using historical symptoms, pelvic examination findings, and results of traditional in-office laboratory tests is often inaccurate. Although Candida cultures can verify the diagnosis, they are not routinely used.
METHODS
We prospectively compared the
Although vaginal symptoms are common, diagnosis of bacterial vaginosis (BV), vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC), and Trichomonas vaginalis (TV) is not standardized. Diagnostic approaches and appropriateness of treatment were evaluated for women with symptoms of vaginitis who were seeking OBJECTIVE
To assess the effectiveness at 21-30 days after treatment of tinidazole administered orally at 1 g once daily for 5 days and 2 g once daily for 2 days, compared with placebo, in the treatment of bacterial vaginosis, using rigorous U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-recommended
Recurrent vulvovaginal candidiasisis (RVVC) is one of the common vaginal infections in women which could affect their quality of life, romantic relationships, and sexual performance. There is some evidence that psychological problems result in the incidence of RVVC by changing the OBJECTIVE
Determine the place of vulvo-vaginal candidiasis (VVC) in the lower genital infections and seek risk factors among women in Benin.
METHODS
The study was conducted in the laboratory of mycology of Hôpital de la Mère et de l'Enfant Lagune (Homel) from 1st March to 31st July, 2013. It
Cows in estrus but with signs of clinical endometritis (CE) are often not inseminated or undergo an intrauterine treatment after artificial insemination (AI). Decades ago, the so-called Aström method was described as intrauterine infusion of iodine-potassium solution 2-4 days after AI. Nowadays, it
In a general practice 467 women aged 15-49 years with vaginal discharge were consecutively examined in order to compare the diagnostic value in the Gardnerella vaginalis syndrome of the clinical examination, direct microscopy of the vaginal secretion, and culture. We found significant correlations
OBJECTIVE
To evaluate the accuracy of clinical findings and direct microscopy in the diagnosis of yeast vaginitis.
METHODS
Prospective.
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Urban teaching hospital emergency department and walk-in clinic.
METHODS
Seventy-one consecutive nonmenstruating women with a presenting complaint of
OBJECTIVE.: To evaluate the sensitivity and specificity of the score and each one of the clinical criteria (pH, potassium hydroxide (KOH) test for amines, and clue cells) in relation to the Amsel's method. MATERIALS AND METHODS.: One hundred ninety vaginal exudates from pregnant women were studied
OBJECTIVE
To evaluate the ability of multiple clinical variables to predict an increased or decreased probability of pelvic pathology, therefore determining when a pelvic examination is needed.
METHODS
Cross-sectional.
METHODS
An urban emergency department.
METHODS
246 female patients presenting
A 13-year-old otherwise healthy premenarchal girl presented with acute onset of painful vulvar ulcerations. One day before developing vulvar ulcerations, she experienced flu-like symptoms, including a low-grade fever, cough, sore throat, and myalgia. Results of a throat swab were positive for
Bacterial vaginosis (often called nonspecific vaginitis or gardnerella vaginitis) is an incompletely understood disease whose initial diagnosis is often one of exclusion made when no trichomonads, yeast, or evidence of cervicitis is found during the initial examination of a woman complaining of a
Background Reproductive tract infections are among the most prevalent gynaecological health concerns. The present study aimed to determine the prevalence and risk factors of reproductive tract infections among a defined population of Iranian women.
METHODS
A cross-sectional study was performed in
A novel formulation of secnidazole is under development in the United States for the treatment of bacterial vaginosis (BV). Efficacy and safety of other formulations of secnidazole have been reported. The objective of this study is to evaluate the safety of a single-dose oral granule formulation of
Bacterial vaginosis is a polymicrobial, superficial infection caused by an increase in anaerobic bacteria and a concomitant decrease in lactobacilli. Diagnosis is based on the presence of three of the following findings: a homogeneous vaginal discharge; an amine odor released by the addition of 10