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Summary of the outcome of self-taken LVS and clinician-taken HVS
| Clinician-taken HVS not detected, n | Clinician-taken HVS detected, n | Total, n | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VVC | Self-taken LVS not detected, n | 50 | 2 | 52 |
| Self-taken LVS detected, n | 4 | 43 | 47 | |
| Total | 54 | 45 | 99 | |
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| BV | Self-taken LVS not detected, n | 68 | 3 | 71 |
| Self-taken LVS detected, n | 3 | 23 | 26 | |
| Total | 71 | 26 | 97 | |
BV = bacterial vaginosis. HVS = high vaginal swab. LVS = low vulvovaginal swab. VVC = vulvovaginal candidiasis.
