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Sayeste Demirezen

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PubMed2006

The association between copper containing IUCD and bacterial vaginosis.

This study was designed to investigate whether there is an association between bacterial vaginosis (BV) and the use of intrauterine contraceptive device (IUCD). Six hundred Papanicolaou stained cervicovaginal smears were analyzed cytologically. 56 of 600 patients (9.3%) were detected as having IUCD. Four of 56 (7,1%) and 10 of 544 (1.8%) were positive for BV [Bv (+)]. The duration of the use of IUCD was higher than 4 years in 3 of 4 patients who were BV (+). This study showed a significant correlation between the use of IUCD and the presence of BV statistically (p < 0.05). Our findings also suggest that time limited BV infection is associated with long term use of this device. It can be suggested that a periodic microscopic examination and use of IUCD (less than 5 years) are convenient to prevent this kind of anaerobic infection.

Adolescent↗
PubMed2003

Review of cytologic criteria of bacterial vaginosis: examination of 2,841 Papanicolaou-stained vaginal smears.

To review the cytologic criteria used in the diagnosis of bacterial vaginosis cases [Bv (+)], 2,841 Papanicolaou-stained vaginal smears were examined cytologically. Clue cells and other cytologic findings were observed in 94 of 2,841 (3.30%) vaginal smears. To detect Bv(+) cases, 94 vaginal smears were screened again. Clue cells, profuse free cocci among cornified type epithelial cells, absence of PMNLs, and vaginal Lactobacilli were detected in 43 of 94 (45.74%). The observation of free cocci which resembled a nebulous appearance was detected first in this study. These four cytologic criteria strongly suggested Bv(+) cases (n = 43). Although clue cells were seen in 51 of 94 (54.25%) vaginal smears, due to the presence of abundant PMNLs, metaplastic cells, vaginal Lactobacilli, and some infectious agents, mainly Trichomonas vaginalis and yeasts, they were considered bacterial vaginosis negative [Bv(-)]. It was postulated that 51 vaginal smears might be aerobic vaginitis. In conclusion, if vaginal smears contain profuse PMNLs, some infectious agents, and metaplastic cells, and even clue cells have been observed they are not accepted as Bv(+) cases.

Adult↗
PubMed2003

[Bacterial vaginitis: general overview].

Bacteria are the most frequently detected agents in women, clinically complaining of vaginal discharge. The studies have shown that the vaginal microflora of women with bacterial vaginitis have altered from Lactobacillus spp. to various anaerobic bacteria. Gardnerella vaginalis is found in vaginal flora of women with bacterial vaginitis as well as in healthy women, while anaerobic bacteria such as Mobiluncus and Prevotella are the causative agents for bacterial vaginosis. For the laboratory diagnosis of bacterial vaginitis, direct microscopy is one of the most commonly used methods, and for this purpose cervicovaginal smears are examined by staining Papanicolaou and Gram stains. Because of the demonstration of bacterial vaginitis in association with the obstetric diseases such as preterm labor and postpartum endometritis, is a risk factor, its importance has increased recently. In this review article, the microorganisms that cause bacterial vaginitis, their biological characteristics, and the diagnostic laboratory methods of infection, have been discussed.

Endometritis↗
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Cytologic findings in pap smears with Actinomyces-like organisms.

OBJECTIVE: To detect whether there is a relationship between the presence ofActinomyces-like organisms (ALOs) and cytologic findings. STUDY DESIGN: Papanicolaou-stained smears from 2290 women were examined cytologically. Nineteen (0.83%) of the 2290 were diagnosed with ALOs and became the study group. Patients without infectious agents (n=1792) were the control group. Statistical analyses were conducted with the chi2 test using the SPSS program (Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A.). RESULTS: The study and control groups were compared statistically. There was a significant correlation between the presence of ALOs and other cytologic findings, such as Trichomonas vaginalis, cocci, pseudoeosinophilia, endocervical cells, superficial cells, lactobacilli and polymorphonuclear leukocytes (p < 0.05), but there was no statistically significant difference between the presence of ALOs and metaplastic cells, parabasal cells or nuclear changes (p > 0. 05). CONCLUSION: ALOs in cervicovaginal smears might provide a milieu for growing some infectious agents, such as Trichomonas vaginalis and cocci. Lactobacilli were less plentiful in these cases. Vaginal discharge and abdominal pain were also important clinicalfindings for the detection ofALOs. Another finding was long-term usage of intrauterine contraceptive devices, which can cause the overgrowth of ALOs in vaginal mucosa.

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