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Lima TM, Teles LMR, de Oliveira AS, Campos FC, Barbosa RDCC, Pinheiro AKB, Damasceno AKDC. [Vaginal discharge in pregnant women: comparison between syndromic approach and examination of clinical nursing practice]. Rev Esc Enferm USP 2014; 47:1265-71. [PMID: 24626373 DOI: 10.1590/s0080-623420130000600002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2013] [Accepted: 09/02/2013] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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This is a study for assessment of a quantitative approach in pregnant women (N=104), in which findings of vaginal infection were compared. The findings were obtained by two means, flowchart of vaginal discharge, and typical examinations in the clinical nursing practice. Data were collected from January to July 2011 through interviews and gynecological examinations. The flowchart showed no efficacy to identify candidiasis and trichomoniasis. Furthermore, it showed low sensitivity (0.0%; 50%) and positive predictive value (0.0%; 3.6%) for both infections, and low specificity for trichomoniasis (46%). The flowchart was shown to be satisfactory for bacterial vaginosis, with high sensitivity (100%), negative predictive value (100%), and accuracy (74%). We conclude that use of the flowchart should be reassessed, as it was not able to identify important infections in pregnant women. A continuous effort must be directed for development of effective tests in order to prevent the spread of infection and reduce the number of unnecessary treatments.
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- Thais Marques Lima
- Universidade Federal do Ceará, Brasil, FortalezaCE, Doutoranda em Enfermagem, Universidade Federal do Ceará , Fortaleza , CE , Brasil
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- Universidade Federal do Ceará, Brasil, FortalezaCE, Doutoranda em Enfermagem, Universidade Federal do Ceará , Fortaleza , CE , Brasil
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- Universidade Federal do Ceará, Brasil, FortalezaCE, Mestranda em Enfermagem, Universidade Federal do Ceará , Fortaleza , CE , Brasil
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- Universidade Federal do Ceará, Brasil, FortalezaCE, Graduanda de Enfermagem, Universidade Federal do Ceará , Fortaleza , CE , Brasil
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- Departamento de Farmácia, Universidade Federal do Ceará, Brasil, FortalezaCE, Professora Doutora, Departamento de Farmácia , Universidade Federal do Ceará , Fortaleza , CE , Brasil
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- Departamento de Enfermagem, Universidade Federal do Ceará, Brasil, FortalezaCE, Professora Adjunta, Departamento de Enfermagem , Universidade Federal do Ceará , Fortaleza , CE , Brasil
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- Departamento de Enfermagem, Universidade Federal do Ceará, Brasil, FortalezaCE, Professora Adjunta, Departamento de Enfermagem , Universidade Federal do Ceará , Fortaleza , CE , Brasil
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Kootallur BN, Thangavelu CP, Mani M. Bacterial identification in the diagnostic laboratory: how much is enough? Indian J Med Microbiol 2012; 29:336-40. [PMID: 22120791 DOI: 10.4103/0255-0857.90156] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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The major impetus for bacterial identification came after the advent of solid culture media. Morphological appearance of bacterial colonies was often sufficient for their identification in the laboratory. Even in modern times, preliminary identification of most cultivable bacteria is based on such morphological characters. Advances have been made media for the presumptive identification of common organisms encountered in clinical samples. Phenotypic characterisation of bacteria with, physiological tests with a battery of biochemical tests differentiate related bacterial genera as well as confirm their identity. . Each laboratory can select its own method(s) of identification, provided they are based on scientific / epidemiological evidence; clinical laboratory and standards institute (CLSI) is a widely accepted organization and laboratories in many parts of the world follow its recommendations for bacterial identification. Some of the latest advances in identification include Matrix Assisted Laser Desorption Ionization - Time of Flight Mass Spectroscopy (MALDI-TOF) is a state of art facility used for fast and reliable species-specific identification of bacteria including Mycobacteria and fungi including yeasts. However the single most important factor that decides the method of bacterial identification in any laboratory is the cost involved. In the final analysis, selection of tests for bacterial identification should be based on their standardization with proper scientific basis. Considering the cost and lack of easy availability of commercial kits, we have put forward a simplified and rapid method of identification for most commonly encountered bacterial pathogens causing human infection in India.
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- B N Kootallur
- Microbiological Laboratory, 12A Cowley Brown Road (East), RS Puram, Coimbatore - 641 002, India.
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Patel AL, Sachdev D, Nagpal P, Chaudhry U, Sonkar SC, Mendiratta SL, Saluja D. Prevalence of Chlamydia infection among women visiting a gynaecology outpatient department: evaluation of an in-house PCR assay for detection of Chlamydia trachomatis. Ann Clin Microbiol Antimicrob 2010; 9:24. [PMID: 20822551 PMCID: PMC2944303 DOI: 10.1186/1476-0711-9-24] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2010] [Accepted: 09/08/2010] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Background Screening women for Chlamydia trachomatis infection in developing countries is highly desirable because of asymptomatic infection. The existing diagnostic methods in developing countries are not effective and their sensitivity fall below 45.0% which leads to further spread of infection. There is an urgent need for improved and cost effective diagnostic tests that will reduce the burden of sexually transmitted infections in the developing world. Methods Prevalence of C. trachomatis infection among women visiting gynaecology department of Hindu Rao hospital in Delhi, India was determined using Roche Amplicor Multi Well Plate kit (MWP) as well as using in-house PCR assay. We used 593 endocervical swabs for clinical evaluation of the in-house developed assay against Direct Fluorescence Assay (DFA; Group I n = 274) and Roche Amplicor MWP kit (Group II, n = 319 samples) and determined the sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value (PPV), negative predictive value (NPV) of the in-house developed assay. Results We detected 23.0% positive cases and there was a higher representation of women aged 18-33 in this group. An in-house PCR assay was developed and evaluated by targeting unique sequence within the gyrA gene of C. trachomatis. Specificity of the reaction was confirmed by using genomic DNA of human and other STI related microorganisms as template. Assay is highly sensitive and can detect as low as 10 fg of C. trachomatis DNA. The resolved sensitivity of in-house PCR was 94.5% compared with 88.0% of DFA assay. The high specificity (98.4%) and sensitivity (97.1%) of the in-house assay against Roche kit and availability of test results within 3 hours allowed for immediate treatment and reduced the risk of potential onward transmission. Conclusions The in-house PCR method is cost effective (~ 20.0% of Roche assay) and hence could be a better alternative for routine diagnosis of genital infection by C. trachomatis to facilitate improved screening and treatment management.
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- Achchhe L Patel
- Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Center for Biomedical Research, University of Delhi, Delhi-110007, India
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