Study of Bacterial Vaginosis in Women of Reproductive Age Group in Southern Odisha
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) - Year 2018, Vol 17, Issue 1
Abstract
Bacterial vaginosis is the most common cause of abnormal vaginal discharge among women in the reproductive age group with complex changes in vaginal flora and is associated with low birth weight infant and preterm birth.This study was done with the aim of detecting different bacteria causing vaginosis in 18 – 49 years age group of women in Southern Odisha.A study on 120 women presenting with abnormal vaginal discharge attending the Gynaecology OPD was conducted from August 2016- July 2017. Two high vaginal swabs were taken. One was used for Gram stain, pH testing and Whiff test. Second swab was used for culture on blood agar and Columbia blood agar. Diagnosis was done using the Nugent scoring system. Total 120 patients were studied. Maximum no. of patients with vaginal discharge belonged to 18 to 28 years(56%). Vaginal pH more than 4.5 was seen in 78% and Whiff test was positive in 50% women. The predominant isolate was Gardnerellavaginalis (56.7%) followed by Mobiluncusspp (23.3%),andBacteroides (8.3%). Sixty eight percent(68%) of patients showed Nugent score of 7 and 32% women showed 9-10 indicating complete depletion of Lactobacillus spp.Gardnerellavaginalis, Bacteroidessppand Mobiluncussppwere associated with bacterial vaginosis in this population. Early diagnosisand appropriate treatment would reduce the complication.
Authors and Affiliations
Laxmi Burman, Sanghamitra Padhi, Banojini Parida, Abhishek Padhi
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