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Vaginal infectionModern laboratory testsat the service of women

Vaginal discharge? Find out

the cause.

Modern laboratory tests can identify a

number of pathogens in vaginal

discharge; therefore, the treatment

can be targeted and effective. Finally,

you can say good-bye to this

unpleasant problem!

Vaginitis and upset vaginal

flora

In case the volume, colour or odour of

vaginal discharge is different from the

usual, and, possibly, this is

accompanied by other unpleasant

symptoms (burning sensation, itching,

irritation, pain during or after sex, etc.),

vaginal infection or pathological

abnormality of the vaginal flora must

be considered.

There are many kinds of bacteria living

in the vagina in a small quantity, which,

due to Lactobacilli that constitute the

overwhelming majority of normal

vaginal flora, cannot proliferate.

However, under certain circumstan-

ces, they can „take over”. Beside this,

some pathogens may enter the vagina

from outside, - e.g., from a sexual

partner – which the vaginal flora

cannot overcome. In both cases,

symptoms may occur.

Besides usual smear tests and

cultures, there are modern methods to

detect the causes of symptoms

quickly and precisely.

Bacterial vaginosis

Typical symptoms include yellow or

greyish discharge of lesser or greater

volume with unpleasant odour,

irritation, even pain. The problem may

be caused by Ureaplasma

urealyticum, Gardnerella vaginalis or

Atopobium vaginae – together or

individually.

These bacteria are considered

pathogenic if their numbers are above

a certain limit. With a procedure called

PCR (polymerase chain reaction), both

the presence and quantity of these

bacteria can be detected.

Treatment is different for the three

pathogens which makes their

identification important.

A control test after treatment and an

examination of the sex partner in case

of Ureaplasma infection is highly

recommended.

After the treatment normal vaginal flora

must be restored. In pregnant women,

these bacteria may cause premature

delivery, so it is essential to identify

and treat the problem as early as

possible.

Trichomoniasis

This single-celled flagellate parasite is

sexually transmitted. This disease is

characterized by abundant, foamy,

greenish-yellow discharge, burning

sensation, itching and pain, but there

are some people who carry the disea-

se without any symptoms, still they

infect their sexual partner. In men it

can cause urethritis (inflammation of

the urethra) with painful urination,

more rarely with discharge, but they

can also be symptomless carriers.

With the PCR technique, even a few

pathogens can be detected. The

identified infection can be cured

quickly and easily.

A PCR test can detect all four

pathogens from a single sample

allowing of a precise diagnosis

which is the basis of successful

treatment. Sample collection can

be performed by a gynaecologist

or a venerologist.

Request the special tests of

SYNLAB Laboratory so you can

feel clean and healthy again!