[Research-based assessment of antibiotic resistance of beta hemolytic group B streptococci].

Unlabelled: Since the 1950s, beta hemolytic streptococcus group B have constituted the major etiological factor of perinatal infections. GBS colonization of the genital tract among pregnant women is diagnosed between 35 and 37 weeks of gestation, and is associated with approximately 25% risk of neonatal early-onset infections (EOD). The infection is severe among 1-3% of the newborns, and usually results in sepsis or pneumonia.

Semen quality in men from subfertile couples from the region of Łódź (Poland) according to the new reference values recommended by WHO 2010.

The semen analysis is the main diagnostic tool for evaluating the male fertility potential. The standard semen analysis includes evaluation of the sperm concentration, motility, and their morphology. The most important question is whether the results from semen analysis may be accurate markers for male fertility.

[Monitoring of labour and delivery in the presence of meconium stained amniotic fluid by pulse oximetry].

Objectives: Evidence of meconium-stained amniotic fluid during labor suggests implementation of close monitoring of fetal well-being.

Design: Our purpose was to compare fetal oxygen saturation between cases with normal and meconium stained amniotic fluid.

Materials And Methods: Fetal oxygen saturation was continuously recorded with use of Nellcor N-400 fetal pulse oximeter in 30 control cases of term labour of normal, and 30 cases of meconium stained amniotic fluid.

[Comparison between computerized cardiotocography analysis in triplet and singleton pregnancies].

Objectives: Triplet pregnancies have higher perinatal morbidity and mortality rates than singleton pregnancies. In modern perinatology computer cardiotocography is one of the best methods of fetus state assessment.

Design: The research was based on computer analysis of cardiotocograph printouts.

[Some aspects of fungi multifocal invasions connected with the genital organs in women].

The aim of presented study was analysis of fungal invasions of the genital organs, oral cavity and digestive tract in 799 women. Fungal strains were identified using API 20C and API 20C AUX (bioMérieux); they were as follows: Candida albicans, C. krusei, C.

[Proteolytic activity of Candida albicans strains isolated from women's genital organs with clinical diagnosis of mycosis].

The aim of the presented study was to assess the in vitro activity of aspartate proteinase of strains isolated from women's genital organs with clinical diagnosis of mycosis. We have evaluated the activity of proteinase of 75 Candida albicans strains using Staib method with Rózga modification, in agar medium with human albumin at pH 4.6.

[Current data about fungi prevalence in various ontocenoses in women during procreation period].

The aim of study was to analyse fungi prevalence in three ontocenoses (vagina, oral cavity and anus) in women during procreation period, which should be helpful in developing prophylactic programmes for pregnant womem, newborns and infants infected with fungi. In 716 examined women (age 20-45 years), 1411 samples of appropriate biological materials were taken and inoculated in the fluid Sabouraud medium and then axenic fungi strains were isolated in Sabouraud agar. High fungi prevalence in three ontocenoses of examined women was noted.

[Thermography in the early detection of breast cancer--our own experiences].

In combination with X-ray mammography and clinical examination thermography adds to the accuracy of breast cancer diagnosis. Thermographic examinations can be repeated at short intervals with no radiation hazard to the patient. However, performing and interpreting thermograms requires meticulous training.

[Methods of treatment of ureteral stenosis after radiotherapy in patients with gynecological tumors].

Authors present methods of treatments at the Clinic of Urology Medical University of Lódź in patients after gynecological tumors with ureteral strictures caused by radiotherapy or progression of cancer.

[Coexistence of genito-urinary system malformation and endometriosis in a 13 year old girl].

One presents the case of 13 aged girl with malformation of internal genitals in the form of double uterus, cervix and vagina (one vagina was obliterated) and total lack of kidney on the side of vaginal atresia. Simultaneously tumoral endometriosis of external genitals was found.

[Occurrence of correlation between occurrence of genital tract candidiasis in young girls and some subjective and objective examination parameters].

The authors tried to find the correlation between the occurrence of genital tract candidiasis in adolescents and some subjective and objective examination parameters. The highest correlation rates were found for pudendal pruritus, lower abdominal pains and early applied antibiotic therapy material: 188 adolescent girls.

[Trial of characterizing bacterial strains isolated from vaginal discharge of girls].

Evaluation of vaginal discharge in children. Vulvovaginitis is one of the most common problems in clinical medicine and it is the cause cited most often for visits of children to gynecologists. The purpose of the study was to examine vaginal discharge and the sensitivity of there microorganisms to antibiotics.

[Proteolytic activity of Candida strains--parameter of their identity or similarity].

Proteolytic activity of 238 strains of Candida was investigated by the Staib method in Rózga modification, permitting for quantitative evaluation of the result (agar medium with albumin). Analyzing size of proteolysis zones--obtained for strains isolated from selected ontocenoses of the same women--a linear correlation coefficient was used; for confirmation of identity of tested strains a conformity coefficient was used. Isolated strains were identified as C.