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ArticleJournal of family medicine and primary care2025

A Clinico-etiological study of women in reproductive age group presenting with vaginal discharge.

Aparna Paigwar, Archana Singh, Kirti Patel, Sakshi Mishra

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Article in Journal of family medicine and primary care, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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Aparna PaigwarDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Medical College and Hospital, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, India.
Archana SinghDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Medical College and Hospital, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, India.
Kirti PatelDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Medical College and Hospital, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, India.
Sakshi MishraDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Medical College and Hospital, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, India.

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Abstract

Aims: To study the etiological factors and clinical presentation of the women of reproductive age group presenting with vaginal discharge. Materials and Methods: This is a longitudinal study conducted at Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose medical college and hospital Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh done in a time period of 18 months. Statistical Analysis Used: The data is analyzed by using statistical software-SPSS Version 21. The study includes history, examination followed by sampling and microscopic examination and treatment based on organism found and its outcome. Results: In our study, Bacterial vaginosis was found to be the most common etiology, followed by candidiasis and Conclusion: There's a need to promote awareness about hygienic practices and educate women about vaginal discharge. The WHO's Syndromic approach can lead to overdiagnosis, causing unnecessary financial and social burdens. Identifying the underlying organism enables accurate treatment, reduces antibiotic resistance, and minimizes relapse rates.

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Bacterial vaginosisCandidiasistrichomoniasisvaginal discharge

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PMCPMC12488084

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