Vaginal polymorphonuclear leukocytes and bacterial vaginosis as markers for histologic endometritis among women without symptoms of pelvic inflammatory disease
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The authors discuss the study of vaginal polymorphonuclear leukocytes. The use of these leukocytes as predictors of histologic endometritis among women at risk for acute pelvic inflammatory disease has been investigated, and the results demonstrate that leukocytes have negative predictive value for upper genital tract infection.
Publication Name: American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0002-9378
Year: 2003
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Correlation of symptoms with degree of pelvix organ support in a general population of women: what is pelvic organ prolapse?
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The authors have investigated the correlation between pelvic organ prolapse symptoms and support stage. Results have demonstrated that women with pelvic organ prolapse have increased symptoms which may help in defining symptomatic pelvic organ prolapse.
Publication Name: American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0002-9378
Year: 2003
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Antibiotic treatment of bacterial vaginosis in pregnancy: a meta-analysis
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The authors have investigated the effectiveness of antibioticd in treating bacterial vaginosis in pregnancy. The results have suggested that pregnant women screening and treatment with long duration oral regiment can be effective.
Publication Name: American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0002-9378
Year: 2003
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