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Non-specific vaginitis vis-a-vis Gardnerella vaginalis
A Ray1, A K Gulati, L K Pandey
1Department of Microbiology, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi.
The Journal of Communicable Diseases
|December 1, 1990
Summary
Non-specific vaginitis (NSV) affects women and is diagnosed using specific clinical signs. Gardnerella vaginalis is frequently found in women with NSV, indicating its role in the condition.
Area of Science:
- Gynecology
- Microbiology
Background:
- Vaginitis is a common condition affecting women's reproductive health.
- Non-specific vaginitis (NSV) is a prevalent form requiring accurate diagnosis.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the diagnostic criteria for non-specific vaginitis (NSV).
- To determine the association between Gardnerella vaginalis and NSV.
Main Methods:
- Studied 100 patients with vaginitis and 50 age-matched controls.
- Diagnosed NSV using criteria: discharge characteristics, pH, odor, and clue cells.
- Cultured Gardnerella vaginalis from vaginal samples.
Main Results:
- NSV was diagnosed in 22% of patients and 8% of controls.
- Gardnerella vaginalis was cultured in 23/26 women with NSV and 19/30 women without NSV.
- Women with NSV showed higher rates of clue cells, positive amine tests, and G. vaginalis concentration.
Conclusions:
- The established criteria are effective for diagnosing NSV.
- Gardnerella vaginalis is significantly associated with NSV and its clinical manifestations.