
To evaluate Amsel's criteria for the diagnosis of bacterial vaginosis in reproductive age group.Prospective study.This study was conducted in a private hospital in Jeddah, K.S.A between January, 2001 and January, 2002.Patients attending the clinic with complaint of vaginal discharge were selected and screened out for bacterial vaginosis on the basis of Amsel's criteria.Ot of 100 cases 35 (35%) cases were diagnosed as bacterial vaginosis, 25 (25%) were of Candida albicans and 15 (15%) were suffering from trichomoniasis. No pathogen was found in 25 patients.Amsel's criteria is an accurate test for the diagnosis of bacterial vaginosis.
Adult, Adolescent, Epithelial Cells, Vaginosis, Bacterial, Hydrogen-Ion Concentration, Middle Aged, Odorants, Vagina, Humans, Female, Prospective Studies
Adult, Adolescent, Epithelial Cells, Vaginosis, Bacterial, Hydrogen-Ion Concentration, Middle Aged, Odorants, Vagina, Humans, Female, Prospective Studies
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