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Comparison of the Diagnostic Method of Cultivation with Amsel Standard in the Diagnosis of Gardnerella vaginalis in Patients with Genital Infection

Journal of Ardabil University of Medical Sciences, 2018
Background & objectives: Vaginal microbial infections are common, and involvement of bacterial agents in genital infection is equal to that of fungal and protozoal agents.
Golsom Sorazar, Habib Tavassoli, SHshla Farzi Poor, Behbod Jafari, Masoud Nemati Attar   +4 more
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Molecular analysis of the diversity of vaginal microbiota associated with bacterial vaginosis [PDF]

, 2010
Background Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is an ecological disorder of the vaginal microbiota that affects millions of women annually, and is associated with numerous adverse health outcomes including pre-term birth and the acquisition of sexually ...
Xin Z Ling, Ming J Kong, Fang Liu, Bin H Zhu, Yi X Chen, Zhu Y Wang, Juan L Li, Karen E. Nelson, Xian Y Xia, Charlie Xiang   +9 more
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The Effect of Vitamin C Vaginal Tablets on Amsel Criterion in Patients with Bacterial Vaginosis

Armaghane Danesh Bimonthly Journal, 2011
Background & aim: Bacterial vaginosis is the common cause of vaginitis among women of reproductive ages. Amsel criterion is the most accurate and applicable diagnosis method for bacterial vaginosis.
F Godarzi, Z Abaspour, MR Abaspour, E Moomeni, KA Zandi   +4 more
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Harmful or helpful : perceived solicitous and facilitative partner responses are differentially associated with pain and sexual satisfaction in women with provoked vestibulodynia [PDF]

, 2012
Introduction.  Provoked vestibulodynia (PVD) is a highly prevalent vulvovaginal pain condition that negatively affects women's emotional, sexual, and relationship well-being. Recent studies have investigated the role of interpersonal variables, including
Baxter, Mary-Lou, Bergeron, Sophie, Delisle, Isabelle, Glowacka, Maria, Rosen, Natalie O.   +4 more
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A hypothetico‐deductive theory of science and learning

Journal of Research in Science Teaching, Volume 61, Issue 6, Page 1362-1388, August 2024.
Abstract This article presents a simple, cognitive theory of science and learning. The first section of the paper develops the theory's two main propositions: (i) A wide range of scientific activities rely heavily on one type of reasoning, hypothetical thinking, and (ii) This type of reasoning is also useful to students for learning science content ...
Steven T. Kalinowski, Avital Pelakh
wiley   +1 more source

Diagnostic Accuracy of Nugent Scoring in Comparison to Amsel's Criteria for Diagnosis of Bacterial Vaginosis in Women of Reproductive age Group at a Tertiary Care Hospital

JK Science, 2023
Introduction: Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is the most common cause of vaginal discharge in women of reproductive age and is associated with adverse obstetric and gynecologic outcomes. Aim: To find out the diagnostic accuracy of Nugent's scoring when Amsel’s criteria considered as gold standard from the patients of reproductive age group suspected for ...
Nikhar Gupta, Narinder Kaur, Harit Kumar, Sukhbir Pal Kaur Sidhu, Jyoti Chauhan, Rosy Bala, Shubham Chauhan   +6 more
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Prevalence of bacterial vaginosis among pregnant women attending antenatal care in low‐ and middle‐income countries between 2000 and 2020: A systematic review and meta‐analysis

Reproductive, Female and Child Health, Volume 3, Issue 2, June 2024.
Abstract Background Bacterial vaginosis increases risk of preterm birth and low birthweight, adverse pregnancy outcomes that disproportionately affect low‐ and middle‐income countries (LMICs). Objectives We aimed to estimate the prevalence of bacterial vaginosis among pregnant women attending antenatal care in LMICs between 2000 and 2020.
Faith Jiyeong Park, Aliona S. Rosca, Piet Cools, R. Matthew Chico   +3 more
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Randomized clinical trial comparing the efficacy of the vaginal use of metronidazole with a Brazilian pepper tree (Schinus) extract for the treatment of bacterial vaginosis

Brazilian Journal of Medical and Biological Research, 2011
A 7.4% vaginal extract of the Brazilian pepper tree (Schinus terebinthifolius Raddi) was compared with 0.75% vaginal metronidazole, both manufactured by the Hebron Laboratory, for the treatment of bacterial vaginosis, used at bedtime for 7 nights.
S.R.R.F. Leite, M.M.R. Amorim, P.F.B. Sereno, T.N.F. Leite, J.A.C. Ferreira, R.A.A. Ximenes   +5 more
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Prevalence of Bacterial Vaginosis and Associated Factors among Pregnant Women Attending at Bugando Medical Centre, Mwanza, Tanzania [PDF]

, 2012
Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is an extremely common reproductive tract condition worldwide with reported high prevalence among African population. Factors associated with this condition include preterm labour, premature rupture of membranes, preterm delivery
Gumodoka, Balthazar, Kidola , Jeremiah, Kihunrwa, Albert, Magoma, Moke, Massinde, Anthony N., Mirambo, Miriam, Ngwalida, Nnhandi, Rumanyika, Richard, Shayo, Prosper A.   +8 more
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Bacterial Vaginosis: Evaluation of Some Diagnostic Methods

Kasmera, 2004
A prospective and cross-sectional study was designed to compare various diagnostics methods for bacterial vaginosis (VB). One hundred and one women who attended the Gynecology and Obstetrics Department and the Chinquiquira Hospital were included in the ...
Lisbeth Ramírez-Niño, Zulybeth Rodríguez-Manzanero, Juan Carroz-Urdaneta, Víctor García-Martínez, Maribel Nammour   +4 more
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