Gardnerella vaginalis. Microbiological diagnosis in women of childbearing age

Abstract

A study was conducted from January to June 2012 at the Teaching General Hospital "Dr. Agostinho Neto "Guantanamo, in order to diagnose Gardnerella vaginalis in 103 women from infertility consultation and neck pathology. The variables were analyzed: Age children, abortions, inquiry source and characteristics of the discharge. Direct microbiological diagnosis, smear, culture and biochemical tests were performed, too. Gardnerella vaginalis was identified and the predominant age groups 26-36 in 63.16% of patients, the fetid and gray-white secretions were the most frequent. Proof of potassium hydroxide 10% was positive in 73% of cases. It is concluded that the presumptive diagnosis with potassium hydroxide 10% is inconclusive, so it is necessary to apply the criteria evaluated by Amsel.