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Frequency distribution of Bacterial vaginosis in women referred to health centers in Yazd city


Ali Fattahi Bafghi [1], Abolfazl Hoseizadeh [2] , Abbas Ali Jafari[1], Masoumeh Naghshi Jouzsheri[3]
Page No. 179-185


Abstract

Introduction: Vaginal discharges constitute a considerable problem for many women causing
discomfort, anxiety affecting women’s quality of life and consuming considerable resources.
Bacterial vaginosis (BV) was recognized as sexual transmitted diseases (STD).The objective present
cross-sectional study was undertaken to Frequency Distribution of Bacterial virginalis in women
referred to health centers in Yazd city. Materials & Methods: Three of vaginal swabs were obtained
for pH testing, KOH and wet mount examination, Gram staining and culture at the time of speculum
examination.BV. Results: Finally all of 360 women that observed and tested, 55 patients had BV
(15.6%). there was not any coincidence of infection in one patient. Measurement of vaginal pH in
the clinic was the single most useful clinical finding for directing empirical therapy. No single
specimen was found ideal for all pathogens; a vaginal swab is needed for BV. Conclusions:
Vaginaitis our finding manifest less infection in Yazd because infection factors do not like to live in
hot and dry environment. This study confirmed previous study that vaginal environment is natural
place for BV and everything disturbs it. To achieve STD control in this and similar populations,
public health programs must target asymptomatic infections.
Keywords : Bacterial vaginosis, Frequency distribution, Yazd, Women.


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