Microbial Pattern and Antibiotic Resistance in High Vaginal Swabs and Vaginal Swabs in Iraqi Women
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Pharmacy and Biological Sciences (IOSR-JPBS) - Year 2017, Vol 12, Issue 5
Abstract
Background: Infections of the reproductive tract are a major problem of women’s sexual health. They are commonly seen in women of reproductive age and usually present with vaginal discharge , which they include sexually transmitted infections (STI), bacterial vaginosis (BV), aerobic vaginitis and candidiasis. The microbial flora of vagina is a complicated environment, comprising of many microbiological species in variable proportions. The normal vaginal flora is usually well maintained by a complex balance of organisms. Bacterial vaginitis can occur in any age group but more commonly diagnosed in females of reproductive age group. Diagnosis and treatment can be misleading if based only on clinical symptoms and signs. Methods: This study was conducted to throw light on the prevalence of (100) samples of local pathogenic bacteria in high vaginal swabs and vaginal swabs in Iraqi women and their invitro antibiotic susceptibility pattern. Results: In Vaginal swab samples:The microorganisms isolated were Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli , Streptococcus spp., Enterobacter spp, Proteus spp and Citrobacter spp , while in the High Vaginal Swabs (HVS) samples:The microorganisms isolated were Candida albicans , Klebsiella spp., Streptococcus spp, Haemophiles spp. and Escherichia coli. Conclusion: The study showen candida and aerobic bacteria as the predominant pathogens isolated .It is important to note that vaginal discharges in some women are not caused by pathogenic organisms. The high prevalence of bacterial vaginitis demands thorough investigation of all symptomatic patients. Culture & sensitivity should be done invariably.
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Hind H. Shaker
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