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Letter: Disposable bacteriological loops and vaginal discharge.

Year: 1976

Type: article

Abstract: Disposable bacteriological loops and vaginal discharge SIR,-The investigation of a vaginal discharge involves sample taking from the urethra, cervix, and vagina for Gram staining, culture, and wet-film microscopy.The standard bacteriological swab has certain drawbacks.It is too big to enter the urethra without pain and may be too big to enter the cervical canal.Any Gram films made may be obscured by carbon particles if a charcoal-coated swab is used.A common alternative is the platinum

Source: BMJ

DOI: 10.1136/bmj.1.6016.1017-c

Authors: R A Sparks, A J Davies

Institutions: Lund University, Malmö Municipality

Language: English

Topic: Reproductive tract infections research

Subfield: Microbiology

Field: Immunology and Microbiology

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W1989433814