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Bacterial Vaginosis
New bacterial vaginosis research from Seoul National University, Medical Department discussed
May 21st, 2009
"This study was performed to evaluate the relationship among the Nugent score for the diagnosis of bacterial vaginosis (BV), the results of vaginal fluid culture for genital mycoplasmas, and the subsequent occurrence of preterm birth. The Nugent score and culture for genital mycoplasmas were performed in vaginal fluid obtained from 977 pregnant women (gestational age 13-30 weeks)," researchers in Seoul, South Korea report. "Vaginal samples were obtained with sterile cotton swabs. The relationship among the Nugent score, vaginal fluid culture results and the occurrence of spontaneous preterm birth was examined. (1) Of the 977 women, 14% (137) had a Nugent score of 8; (2)...
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2009-05-21)
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