| Literature DB >> 507119 |
W D Hager, B Douglas, B Majmudar, Z M Naib, O J Williams, C Ramsey, J Thomas.
Abstract
Recent reports suggest a relationship between intrauterine contraceptive device (IUD) use and colonization or infection of the genital tract with Actinomyces species. This prospective, case-controlled study was designed to determine the incidence of colonization or infection with Actinomyces in IUD users. None of 50 control patients and four of 50 study patients (8%) had Actinomyces identified. None of the patients with positive results had symptomatic pelvic infection. Cervical cytology was effective in detecting each of the four study patients with positive results. It appears that the presence of any type of IUD is a major predisposing factor to colonization with Actinomyces.Entities:
Keywords: Age Factors; Contraception; Contraceptive Methods; Demographic Factors; Diseases; Family Planning; Fertility; Fertility Measurements; Infections; Iud; Laboratory Procedures; Parity; Pelvic Infections--etiology; Population; Population Characteristics; Population Dynamics; Prospective Studies; Research Methodology; Sex Behavior; Studies
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Year: 1979 PMID： 507119 DOI： 10.1016/s0002-9378(16)32995-7
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Am J Obstet Gynecol ISSN： 0002-9378 Impact factor: 8.661