A cross-sectional study was conducted among pregnant women in Côte d'Ivoire to assess the prevalence and the factors associated with mycoplasma colonization. A positive culture was found in 400 of 551 women (73%); Ureaplasma urealyticum was identified in 22%, Mycoplasma hominis in 20% and both microorganisms in 31%. Mycoplasma colonization was not associated with genital symptoms or signs.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground And Objectives: Douching, a common practice, could further increase the risk of genital infections.
Goal Of This Study: To describe douching practices in pregnant women and to evaluate associations with lower genital tract infections.
Study Design: Cross-sectional study in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire.