Journal of Women's Health Care
Open Access
ISSN: 2167-0420
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ISSN: 2167-0420
+44-7360-538437
Research Institute for Tropical Ecology, Gabon
Research Article
Bacterial Vaginosis: Prevalence in Sexually Active Women Living in the City of Franceville (Gabon) and its Surroundings
Author(s): Romeo Wenceslas Lendamba*, Richard Onanga, Michelle Bignoumba, Yann Mouanga Ndzime, Pierre Philippe Mbehang Nguema, Roland Fabrice Kassa-Kassa, Gafou Amahani, Kelly Mbombe Moghoa, Anicet Dikoumba and Jean Fabrice Yala
Background: Bacterial vaginosis has been the subject of numerous studies to assess its impact on vaginal health. It is a very common vaginal syndrome in women who are sexually active in general and of childbearing age in particular. This study was conducted in the city of Franceville and its surroundings to establish the prevalence of bacterial vaginosis.
Material and Methods: A socio-demographic survey sheet made it possible to collect the data of the 257 participants and to record the different characteristics of the vaginal samples taken after signing the informed consent. These vaginal swabs were stained with Gram stain, examined under an immersion microscope, and then classified by the Nugent score to diagnose the presence of bacterial vaginosis or not. Associated infections were sought by culturing the samples on specific media. The IST2 .. View More»
DOI:
10.35248/2167-0420.20.10.501