Bacterial vaginosis and urinary tract infection

ABSTRACT

Due to prevalence ofurogenital infection and lack of knowledge about the relationship between bacterial vaginosis and urinary tract infection in this country, this study was conducted in patients referred to Shohada Hospital during the years 2001-2002. This case control study was carried out on 134 candidates. Patients were labeled as having urinary tract infection when urinary culture was positive. Normal individuals with either negative culture, matched with our cases, have compromised the control group. Matching was designed for age, frequency of coitus, marriage years, and contraception. Bacterial vaginosis based on standard Amsel criteria was determined in both groups. The results were analyzed using t-test and x-test. The odds ratio and confidence intervals were calculated. 67 patients with urinary tract infection were compared with 67 normal individuals. Bacterial vaginosis was reported 40.3% and 62.7% in the control and; case group [p< 0.01, OR = 2.49]. Characteristic discharge, PH over 4.5 was reported in 91%, positive whiff in 74%, clue cell in 72% of patients with bacterial vaginosis, Individuals with urinary tract infection encountered bacterial vaginosis more than control group. Experimental studies seem to be useful to evaluate effectiveness of vaginitis treatment in prophylaxis of urinary tract infection and also Further attention to pregnant woman