title: [Evaluation of the sensitivity and specificity of methods of rapid diagnosis in bacterial vaginosis].
abstract: Bacterial vaginosis was diagnosed in 35.8% of 109 patients of a reproductive age complaining of discharge from the genital tract. In 33% of cases bacterial vaginosis was associated with vaginal candidiasis. The most sensitive and specific method of rapid diagnosis of bacterial vaginosis is microscopic examination of Gram-stained smears, which may be used as a diagnostic method, whose sensitivity and specificity are almost 100%. Such tests as pH-metry, amine test, "key" cells, and assessment of vaginal discharge (normal or abnormal), should be used in complex. They may be performed by the therapist screening patients to detect bacterial vaginosis.
authors.forename: A S
authors.initials: AS
authors.lastname: Ankirskaia
authors.forename: V V
authors.initials: VV
authors.lastname: Murav'eva
authors.forename: T E
authors.initials: TE
authors.lastname: Akopian
authors.forename: G R
authors.initials: GR
authors.lastname: Baĭramova
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001419:Bacteria / Q000302:isolation & purification; D001424:Bacterial Infections / Q000175:diagnosis*; D001431:Bacteriological Techniques; D002175:Candida / Q000302:isolation & purification; D002181:Candidiasis, Vulvovaginal / Q000175:diagnosis; D002849:Chromatography, Gas; D002853:Chromatography, Liquid; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006863:Hydrogen-Ion Concentration; D008853:Microscopy; D008962:Models, Theoretical; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity; D013997:Time Factors; D014626:Vaginal Smears; D014627:Vaginitis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000382:microbiology