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Comparison of different techniques (Pap smear, Gram stain and HVS) used for diagnosis of cervical inflammation and their causes among women seeking Pap smear screening test, FHOK Clinic in Thika, Kenya, 2014
| Micro-organism / cells observed | Diagnostic test used | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Pap smear | HVSa Gram stained | HVS Wet preparation | |
| Candida ablican /yeast cells | 6 | 60 | 62 |
| T. vaginalis | 0 | 0 | 18 |
| Gram negative intracellular diplococcus | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Actinomyces | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pus cells/ Polymophs | 72 | 0 | 238 |
Legend: aHigh Vagina Swab
