Microbiology of vaginal discharge in Nairobi, Kenya. Issue 3 (June 1983)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Mirza, N B; Nsanze, H; D'Costa, L J; Piot, P
• Is Part Of: Sexually transmitted infections. Volume 59:Issue 3(1983)
• Page Start: 186
• Page End: 188
• Publication Date: 1983-06
• Subjects: Sexually transmitted diseases -- Periodicals; HIV infections -- Periodicals; 616.951005
• DOI: 10.1136/sti.59.3.186
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1368-4973

Abstract

Abstract : Among women attending a sexually transmitted disease (STD) clinic in Nairobi with vaginal discharge, Neisseria gonorrhoeae and Chlamydia trachomatis were isolated from the cervix in 32 (26%) of 122 and four (7%) of 58 women respectively. Infection with Trichomonas vaginalis, Candida albicans, Gardnerella vaginalis, and Mycoplasma spp were diagnosed in 42 of 122 (34%), 26 of 110 (24%), 75 of 100 (75%), and 42 of 89 (47%) women respectively. Mixed infections with at least two pathogens were found in 23 (26%) of 89 women examined for all microorganisms. Infection with N gonorrhoeae was significantly associated with abdominal pain.