Prevalence of Bacterial Vaginosis amongst Female Students of the University of Calabar, Calabar, Cross River State

Edet, U. O.; Mboto, C. I.; Mbim, E; George, Usha; Umego, C; Okon, James E.

doi:10.9734/ajrimps/2017/36127

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“…Bacterial vaginosis' prevalence of 10.9% among asymptomatic women that presented for Pap smear in our study is lower than figures obtained in the reviewed studies that used pap smear for diagnosis of bacterial vaginosis. 18.4% [16] and Open Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology 48.4% [15] For studies using Gram stain to diagnose bacterial vaginosis in nonpregnant patients, the prevalence from our study was still lower than 23% (using Amsel's criteria) and 27% (with Nugent's method) observed in female students at Calabar, Nigeria whose age ranged between 16 and 35 years [18]. Unlike our finding, [20], we found no association with age at coitarche, parity, contraceptive or abnormal cervical cytology.…”

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Asymptomatic Bacterial Vaginosis in Cervical Cytology: A Preliminary Report of Incidental Finding in Routine Cervical Cancer Screening

Emegoakor¹,

Okafor²,

Ugwu³

et al. 2020

OJOG

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Background: Bacterial vaginosis is a complex pathogenic group of bacteria which can cause a wide range of symptoms in affected women in Obstetric and Gynaecological practice. Its occurrence usually indicates alteration in the normal vaginal flora expected in majority of the women of reproductive age. Amongst the maintenance agents of the vaginal health, lactobacilli occupy a prominent place. Asymptomatic bacterial vaginosis is postulated to be linked to the development of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia by some researchers while some differ in this regard. Objective: To determine the rate of occurrence of asymptomatic bacterial vaginosis and associated factors in women who underwent cervical cytology for cervical cancer screening. Study Design: A cross sectional study involving microscopic examination of cervical smears of eligible clients presenting for routine Pap smear. Setting: The study was carried out in a well woman's facility established and manned by female medical doctors in Enugu state with the assistance of trained nursing staff. Various female cancers and other communicable and non-communicable disease screening are performed at the centre. The services are available to the general public including various parts of the state and other nearby states. Methods: This preliminary study was carried out on women presenting for cervical cancer screening between February and July 2018 in a well woman's centre in Enugu. Information on the socio-demographic and gynaecological history of the study participants were obtained and recorded in designated proformas. Smears that showed changes suggestive of bacterial vaginosis on microscopy were set aside for further evaluation. Such changes included: a conspicuous absence of normal flora of lactobacilli; filmy background of coc

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Asymptomatic Bacterial Vaginosis in Cervical Cytology: A Preliminary Report of Incidental Finding in Routine Cervical Cancer Screening

Emegoakor¹,

Okafor²,

Ugwu³

et al. 2020

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“…Bonneton et al [43] also reported a lower prevalence of 18.6% in Senegal. Different studies in Nigeria have reported lower prevalence of bacterial vaginosis, 16.6% [20], 27% [21], 38% [23]. However, Udenze et al [44] reported 74% while Enitan et al [19] reported 65% and 85% prevalence by Nugent's criteria and culture respectively in Ilara, Ogun state Nigeria.…”

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Occurrence and Clinical Characteristics of Vaginitis among Women of Reproductive Age in Lagos, Nigeria

Oparaugo¹,

Iwalokun²,

Nwaokorie³

et al. 2022

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Background: Vaginitis is an important public health problem globally. It is associated with gynaecological and obstetric complications. Vulvovaginal candidiasis, bacterial vaginosis and trichomoniasis are mainly responsible for vaginitis. The aim of this study is to determine the occurrence, clinical characteristics and associated risk factors of vulvovaginal candidiasis and bacterial vaginosis among women of reproductive age attending Primary Health Care centres in Lagos Nigeria. Methods: This cross-sectional study recruited 258 women with genital complaints after obtaining their informed written consent between May 2017 and March 2018. Structured questionnaires were administered and high vaginal swabs were collected for laboratory examination. The results were analysed with descriptive statistics, chi-square and simple logistic regression. Results: Out of the 210 (81.4%) of the women with one or more vaginal infections, 105 (50.0%), 26 (12.4%) had bacterial vaginosis, and vulvovaginal candidiasis respectively while 78 (37.1%) had both vulvovaginal candidiasis and bacterial vaginosis. Only 1 (0.5%) participant had trichomoniasis and bacterial vaginosis. History of abortion and age below 25 years

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Determination of the prevalence of Mycoplasma hominis and Ureaplasma species in Bacterial vaginosis patients in association with antibiotic resistance profile in Franceville, Gabon

Lendamba

Nguema²,

Onanga

et al. 2022

Microbial Pathogenesis

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Prevalence of Bacterial Vaginosis amongst Female Students of the University of Calabar, Calabar, Cross River State

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References 20 publications

Asymptomatic Bacterial Vaginosis in Cervical Cytology: A Preliminary Report of Incidental Finding in Routine Cervical Cancer Screening

Asymptomatic Bacterial Vaginosis in Cervical Cytology: A Preliminary Report of Incidental Finding in Routine Cervical Cancer Screening

Occurrence and Clinical Characteristics of Vaginitis among Women of Reproductive Age in Lagos, Nigeria

Determination of the prevalence of Mycoplasma hominis and Ureaplasma species in Bacterial vaginosis patients in association with antibiotic resistance profile in Franceville, Gabon

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