The role of Gardnerella vaginalis in nonspecific vaginitis in intra uterine contraceptive device users
Gupta, B.K.; Kumar, R.; Sofat, R.; Khurana, S.; Deepinder
Indian Journal of Pathology and Microbiology 41(1): 67-70
1998
ISSN/ISBN: 0377-4929 PMID: 9581079 Document Number: 278355
Two Hundred Forty patients who had Intra Uterine Contraceptive Device (IUCD) and manifested of nonspecific vaginitis were investigated for the presence of G. vaginalis. Pure growth of this organism was obtained in 14(5.8%) cases while 116(48.3%) cases showed this organism in association with other organisms e.g. Esch. coli (11.7%), Klebsiella (9.2%), Candida (9.2%), Strept. faecalis (7.3%), Proteus species (5.8%) and Staph. albus (5%).