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Microbiological patterns in vaginitis

J Perera1

  • 1Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Colombo.

The Ceylon Medical Journal
|June 1, 1994
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This study found that candidiasis (36%) and bacterial vaginitis (47%) are common causes of vaginitis in Sri Lankan women. Vaginal fluid microscopy is a useful diagnostic tool for identifying the cause of vaginitis.

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Area of Science:

  • Gynecology
  • Microbiology
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Vaginitis is a common gynecological condition with diverse microbial causes.
  • Accurate diagnosis of vaginitis etiology is crucial for effective treatment.
  • Previous studies on vaginitis in Sri Lanka are limited.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the incidence and microbial etiology of vaginitis in Sri Lankan women.
  • To evaluate the utility of Gram staining of vaginal fluid for diagnosing vaginitis.

Main Methods:

  • Prospective study involving microbiological investigation of vaginal specimens.
  • 114 symptomatic women and 109 healthy controls were included.
  • Vaginal specimens were analyzed for Candida species, Gardnerella vaginalis, and other bacteria.

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Main Results:

  • Candida species were identified in 36% of patients, and bacterial vaginitis in 47%.
  • Gardnerella vaginalis was detected in 8.8% of patients.
  • Microscopy revealed that Lactobacillus morphotypes were replaced by other bacteria in bacterial vaginitis cases.

Conclusions:

  • Candidiasis (36%), bacterial vaginitis (47%), and trichomoniasis (4.4%) are significant causes of vaginitis.
  • A notable percentage (12%) of cases had no detectable pathogen.
  • Vaginal fluid microscopy is a valuable method for determining the etiology of vaginitis.