Biotypes Of Gardnerella Vaginalis Isolated From Female Patients With Bacterial Vaginosis In Ibadan

📄 Project Abstract

The normal habitat for G.vaginalis is the human vagina, where it has been found in up to 69% of women without signs or symptoms of vaginal infection and in 13.5% of girls. The organism is found in nearly100% of women with bacterial vaginosis (BV) and in the urethra of a majority of male partners of women with that diagnosis. G.vaginalis has also been implicated in premature rupture of membrane in pregnant women with BV as well as preterm delivery. It is also believed to be associated with endometritis in women that had Caesarian section and vagina cuff infection in women who had total abdominal hysterectomy. One hundred and sixty sexually active female patients attending special treatment clinic, gynaecology clinic and antenatal clinic at the University College hospital (UCH) and Adeoyo maternity hospital (secondary health center) within Ibadan metropolis were voluntarily recruited into the study. This study characterized G. vaginalis isolates by biotyping based on Hippurate hydrolysis...