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Document 2594
DOCN M94A2594
TI Prevalence of sexually transmitted diseases (STD) in cytologic smears
among women in the state of S. Paulo, Brazil.
DT 9412
AU Pinotti JA; Bacha A; Pastene L; Linhares IM; Miranda SD; Centro de
Referencia da Mulher, Sao Paulo, Brazil.
SO Int Conf AIDS. 1994 Aug 7-12;10(1):269 (abstract no. PB0504). Unique
Identifier : AIDSLINE ICA10/94369981
AB OBJECTIVE: To determine the prevalence of STDs pathogens in cervico
vaginal smear among sexually active women. METHODS: During the year of
1991, gynecologists and trained nurses collected pap smears from a total
of 937,248 sexually active women at public health clinics in the state
of Sao Paulo for cervico cancer detection. These vaginal smear samples
were also analyzed for the prevalence of STDs by public laboratories.
RESULTS: Out of 937,248 women (100%): 7.9% had Gardenerella vaginalis;
4.6% had Trichomonas vaginallis; 4.1% had Candida sp; 0.4% had Human
Papillomavirus (HPV); 0.1% Chlamydia trachomatis and 0.02% Herpes
simplex virus. CONCLUSIONS: 1. Considering the relationship of HIV
infection and cervical cancer the routine pap smears collection should
be widely promoted among women all over the world. 2. Although the
prevalence of STD pathogens in pap smear is low and it is not considered
a good method for the diagnosis of STDs, this procedure should be
considered in developing countries since it is not expensive and helps
to detect STDs and consequently prevent HIV infection.
DE Brazil/EPIDEMIOLOGY Cross-Sectional Studies *Developing Countries
Female Human Incidence Sexually Transmitted
Diseases/DIAGNOSIS/*EPIDEMIOLOGY Vaginal Smears MEETING ABSTRACT
SOURCE: National Library of Medicine. NOTICE: This material may be
protected by Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.Code).