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Prevalence of Etiological Agents After Negative Wet Prep and pH Testing
| Etiological Agents | Prevalence in General Practice* | Calculated Prevalence After Negative Wet Prep | Calculated Prevalence if pH Is >4.9 | Calculated Prevalence if pH Is <4.9 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candida species | .25 | .21 | .09 | .44 |
| Bacterial vaginosis | .35 | .09 | .13 | .00 |
| Trichomonas vaginalis | .15 | .13 | .19 | .00 |
| Chlamydia trachomatis | .05 | .09 | .09 | .09 |
| Neisseria gonorrhoeae | .02 | .04 | .04 | .03 |
| Other | .18 | .45 | .46 | .44 |
See references in Table 2, column 5.
