Diagnosis of bacterial vaginosis by Amsel's criteria.

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.