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Comparison of various diagnostic methods of Amsel’s criteria with Nugent’s score for the diagnosis of BV
| Diagnostic methods of Amsel’s criteria | Number | Nugent’s score | p-value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BV (%) | No BV (%) | |||
| Thin white homogenous discharge | 81 | 17 (21.0) | 64 (79.0) | 0.33 |
| pH > 4.5 | 114 | 25 (21.9) | 89 (78.1) | 0.20 |
| Positive Whiff test | 20 | 10 (50.0) | 10 (50.0) | < 0.001 |
| Clue cell seen | 13 | 13 (100) | 0 (0) | < 0.001 |
BV, bacterial vaginosis
