Razia Iftikhar.
Diagnosis of bacterial vaginosis by Amsel`s Criteria.
J Coll Physicians Surg Pak Jan ;13(2):76-8.

Objective: To evaluate Amsel’s criteria for the diagnosis of bacterial vaginosis in reproductive age group. Design: Prospective study. Place and Duration of Study: This study was conducted in a private hospital in Jeddah, K.S.A between January, 2001 and January, 2002. Subjects and Methods: Patients attending the clinic with complaint of vaginal discharge were selected and screened out for bacterial vaginosis on the basis of Amsel’s criteria. Results: Ot of 100 cases 35 (35%) cases were diagnosed as bacterial vaginosis, 25 (25%) were of Candida albicans and 15 (15%) were suffering from trichomoniasis. No pathogen was found in 25 patients. Conclusion: Amsel’s criteria is an accurate test for the diagnosis of bacterial vaginosis.

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