%0 Journal Article
%T Diagnosis of bacterial vaginosis in a rural setup: Comparison of clinical algorithm, smear scoring and culture by semiquantitative technique
%A Rao P
%A Devi S
%A Shriyan A
%A Rajaram M
%J Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology
%D 2004
%I Medknow Publications
%X This study was undertaken to estimate the prevalence of bacterial vaginosis (BV) and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in a rural set up and compare the smear scoring system to that of culture by semiquantitative technique. A total of 505 married women, who were in sexually active age group of 15-44 years, were selected from three different villages. High vaginal swabs, endocervical swabs, vaginal discharge and blood were collected and processed in the laboratory. Overall prevalence of 29% reproductive tract infection was detected. Endogenous infection was commonly observed (27.92%), and very low prevalence of STIs (Trichomonas 1.18%, Syphilis 0%, Gonorrhea 0%) was detected. Diagnosis of BV was possible in 104 (20.5%) women by smear alone and 88 (17.42%) women by semiquantitative culture.
%K Bacterial vaginosis
%K Gram stain
%K colony count
%U http://www.ijmm.org/article.asp?issn=0255-0857;year=2004;volume=22;issue=1;spage=47;epage=50;aulast=Rao