Comparison of Gram‐stained smears prepared from blind vaginal swabs with those obtained at speculum examination for the assessment of vaginal flora

Objective To determine whether Gram‐stained smears obtained from blind vaginal swabs could be used reliably for the assessment of the vaginal flora. Design A prospective, blind comparative study. Setting The antenatal clinic of a district general hospital. Participants Eighty‐eight women examined an...

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