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  • Title: Haemophilus vaginalis (Corynebacterium vaginale, Gardnerella vaginalis) in a family planning clinic population.
    Author: Bramley HM, Dixon RA, Jones BM.
    Journal: Br J Vener Dis; 1981 Feb; 57(1):62-6. PubMed ID: 6970605.
    Abstract:
    Vaginal specimens were obtained at 902 attendances from 522 women requiring vaginal examination at a family planning clinic. Haemophilus vaginalis was found in 8% of specimens either by culture or by at least two out of three microscopical tests; lactobacilli were seldom found in the presence of the organism. Increased signs and symptoms, especially an offensive odour, were found only when H vaginalis and staphylococcus were isolated together. The organism was found less often in patients using contraceptives methods which protected the vagina, thus suggesting sexual transmission. Treatment is advisable when H vaginalis is in contact with a vascular bed. This study examines the prevalence of H vaginalis, with and without other infections, in healthy women attending a family planning clinic. Vaginal specimens were obtained at 902 attendances from 522 women requiring vaginal examination at a family planning clinic. Culture methods used were similar to those devised by Dunkelberg with some modification. Patients were followed up after a year, and clinical examination was repeated in 380 women. Haemophilus vaginalis was found in 8% of specimens either by culture or by at least two out of three microscopic tests; lactobacilli were seldom found in the presence of the organism. Increased signs and symptoms, especially an offensive odor, were found only when H vaginalis and staphylococci were isolated together. The organism was found less often in patients using contraceptive methods which protected the vagina, thus suggesting sexual transmission. Treatment is advisable when H vaginalis is in contact with a vascular bed.
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