Journal article
Use of the VS-Sense Swab in Diagnosing Vulvovaginitis
Journal of women's health (Larchmont, N.Y. 2002), v 18(9), pp 1467-1470
01 Sep 2009
PMID: 19743911
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Abstract
Background:
Although pH assessment of vaginal secretions is beneficial for diagnosing vaginitis, it is not commonly done. The purpose of this study was to determine the performance characteristics of the VS-Sense (pH test) swab (Common Sense, Ltd., Caesarea, Israel) in augmenting the diagnosis of vaginitis.
Methods:
We prospectively studied 193 women with acute vulvovaginal symptoms and 74 asymptomatic controls at three medical centers. The VS-Sense swab was administered intravaginally, and results were interpreted by a nurse. These results were compared with final clinical and laboratory diagnoses.
Results:
In women with an elevated pH caused by bacterial vaginosis (BV), trichomonas, and other types of vaginitis, the VS-Sense test sensitivity and specificity were 82.3% (102 of 124) (95% CI 74.4%-88.5%) and 94.2% (129 of 137) (95% CI 88.8%-97.4%), respectively. There was an 86.2% (95% CI 81.3%-90.1%) overall agreement between pH paper and VS-Sense swab results.
Conclusions:
The VS-Sense test offers an alternative approach to measuring vaginal pH with nitrazine paper. Use of this simple, more rapid test may facilitate the diagnosis of vulvovaginitis.
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Details
- Title
- Use of the VS-Sense Swab in Diagnosing Vulvovaginitis
- Creators
- Jack D. Sobel - Wayne State UniversityPaul Nyirjesy - Drexel UniversityHadar Kessary - Common Sense MediaDaron G. Ferris - Medical College of Georgia
- Publication Details
- Journal of women's health (Larchmont, N.Y. 2002), v 18(9), pp 1467-1470
- Publisher
- Mary Ann Liebert, Inc
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Web of Science ID
- WOS:000269701600024
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-70349207393
- Other Identifier
- 991019350668404721
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- Collaboration types
- Domestic collaboration
- International collaboration
- Web of Science research areas
- Obstetrics & Gynecology
- Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
- Women's Studies