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Bacterial Vaginosis
Research reports from A.A. Akinbiyi and co-authors provide new insights into bacterial vaginosis
October 30th, 2008
" The aim of the study was to determine the prevalence and age distribution of Candida albicans and bacterial vaginosis in asymptomatic pregnant women. One thousand and seventy-three (1,073) consecutive women who attended the antenatal clinic at Barnsley District General Hospital, Barnsley, UK, over a 15-month period were studied," scientists in Regina, Canada report. "Endo-cervical and high vaginal swabs for Candida albicans were obtained. Sixty-five percent (65%) were in the age group of 21-30 years, and the smallest group was of age 40 years and above. Maternal age of all the women was 25.8 years (SD 5.5) with a range of 33. Prevalence of Candida albicans was...
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2008-10-30)
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