Accuracy of a commercial multiplex PCR for the diagnosis of bacterial vaginosis

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PURPOSE: Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is a common clinical condition characterized by odorous vaginal discharge, vaginal itching and/or burning. BV can occur when vaginal lactobacilli are depleted and replaced by diverse anaerobic bacteria. We evaluated a commercial multiplex PCR (ATRiDA) for the diagnosis of BV. METHODS: Cervicovaginal samples were included from women reporting urogenital symptoms and from women...

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