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Title: | Diagnosis and treatment of fungal and non-specific vaginitis |
Authors: | Stabile, Isabel |
Keywords: | Trichomonas vaginalis Trichomonas vaginalis Vaginitis -- Diagnosis Vaginitis -- Treatment |
Issue Date: | 2006-05 |
Publisher: | Medical Portals Ltd. |
Citation: | Stabile, I. (2006). Diagnosis and treatment of fungal and non-specific vaginitis. The Synapse : the Medical Professionals' Network, 3, 6. |
Abstract: | Vaginal symptoms are a common and recurring problem affecting about 10% of women in general practice. There is an increase in vaginal discharge with puberty, sexual activity and the oral contraceptive pill. The most common infective causes are Candida. bacterial vaginosis. Trichomonas. Gonorrhoea and Chlamydia. Symptoms are of little diagnostic value. A detailed sexual history and examinalion followed by vaginal pH. saline/10% KOH wet mount, cervical cytology and microbiological examination will guide appropriate treatment. |
URI: | https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/44438 |
Appears in Collections: | The Synapse, Issue 03/06 The Synapse, Issue 03/06 |
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