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Detection of bacterial vaginosis in Papanicolaou smears.

Detection of bacterial vaginosis in Papanicolaou smears.

Authors :
Platz-Christensen JJ
Larsson PG
Sundström E
Bondeson L
Source :
American journal of obstetrics and gynecology [Am J Obstet Gynecol] 1989 Jan; Vol. 160 (1), pp. 132-3.
Publication Year :
1989

Abstract

In a prospective study of 145 women, bacterial vaginosis was clinically diagnosed in 46 women. Compared with clinical diagnosis of bacterial vaginosis, detection of so-called clue cells in Papanicolaou smears showed a sensitivity of 90% and a specificity of 97%. The positive and negative predictive values were 94% and 95%, respectively. The study results indicate that demonstration of clue cells in Papanicolaou smears is a useful method for identification of women with probable bacterial vaginosis. This provides a basis for the use of archival material in retrospective studies with regard to possible links between bacterial vaginosis and development of cervical cancer.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0002-9378
Volume :
160
Issue :
1
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
American journal of obstetrics and gynecology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
2912076
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/0002-9378(89)90104-x