Diagnosis of bacterial vaginosis by Amsel's criteria.
OBJECTIVE
To evaluate Amsel's criteria for the diagnosis of bacterial vaginosis in reproductive age group.


METHODS
Prospective study.


METHODS
This study was conducted in a private hospital in Jeddah, K.S.A between January, 2001 and January, 2002.


METHODS
Patients attending the clinic with complaint of vaginal discharge were selected and screened out for bacterial vaginosis on the basis of Amsel's criteria.


RESULTS
Ot of 100 cases 35 (35%) cases were diagnosed as bacterial vaginosis, 25 (25%) were of Candida albicans and 15 (15%) were suffering from trichomoniasis. No pathogen was found in 25 patients.


CONCLUSIONS
Amsel's criteria is an accurate test for the diagnosis of bacterial vaginosis.
Iftikhar
Razia
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Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Medical 2002 Poly Clinic, Jeddah, KSA. masroorasghar@yahoo.com
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D004847:Epithelial Cells / Q000382:microbiology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006863:Hydrogen-Ion Concentration; D008875:Middle Aged; D009812:Odorants; D011446:Prospective Studies; D014621:Vagina / Q000378:metabolism; D016585:Vaginosis, Bacterial / Q000175:diagnosis*