Incidence of Vaginal Infections among Females of Different Age Categories in Delta State, Nigeria
Felix Oghenemaro Enwa, Augustina Oghenevwaerhe Jewo, Levinson Obaro Oyubu, Collins Ohwonigho Adjekuko, Victor Effiong
Abstract
The purpose of this research is to ascertain the prevalence of vaginal infections among females in Delta State across various age groups. Samples from female patients at Delta State's Central Hospitals and from women who visited private labs in Sapele, Abraka, Eku, and Oghara were used in the research. In order to detect vaginal infection, urine and higher vaginal swabs (HVS) were collected from 500 female subjects who had clinical signs of vaginitis. 88% of women had infected vaginal illnes
Topics & Concepts
Incidence (geometry)DeltaDemographyVaginal infectionsMedicineGynecologyObstetricsSociologyPhysicsAstronomyOpticsReproductive tract infections researchAdolescent Sexual and Reproductive HealthFemale Genital Mutilation/Cutting Issues