title: [Cervico-vaginal pathogens and contraception: microbiological observations].
abstract: The authors relate the results about 172 vaginal and cervical swabs, in women with or without oral/local (IUD) contraception, with or without vaginosis/vaginitis. Gardnerella vaginalis was always prevalent; the authors observed an high correlation between cervical IUD and vaginal Gardnerella, more than IUD and cervical Chlamydia trachomatis. Bacterial associations in Gardnerella vaginalis (Mobiluncus, obligate anaerobes) are related; incidence of Candida and Trichomonas vaginalis are reported; correlation between these microbial agents and contraception are discussed.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002584:Cervix Uteri / Q000382:microbiology*; D003276:Contraceptives, Oral / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007434:Intrauterine Devices; D008875:Middle Aged; D014621:Vagina / Q000382:microbiology*; D014623:Vaginal Diseases / Q000382:microbiology; D014627:Vaginitis / Q000382:microbiology
chemical_list: D003276:Contraceptives, Oral
vernacular_title: Patogeni cervico-vaginali e contraccezione: osservazioni microbiologiche.