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Bacterial Vaginosis
Reports outline bacterial vaginosis study findings from A.G. Rouse and colleagues
April 16th, 2009
According to a study from the United States, "To determine the accuracy of clinical criteria relative to Nugent's criteria for diagnosing bacterial vaginosis (BV) in the pregnant patient. This prospective study was conducted in pregnant patients requiring a speculum examination in an ER triage system." "Determination was made of vaginal pH, whiff test, clue cells and discharge for use with Amsel's criteria. Diagnosis of BV was made using Nugent's criteria. Data were analyzed with Student's t and chi square statistics. Samples by Nugent's criteria were positive for 32 women out of a sample size of 193 (16.6%). There were no significant differences in chief complaints...
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2009-04-16)
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