| Literature DB >> 6829637 |
C Keebler, A Chatwani, R Schwartz.
Abstract
Papanicolaou-stained cervicovaginal smears from 478 women with intrauterine contraceptive devices (IUDs) in place were reviewed for the presence of Actinomyces colonies. The overall infection rate was 12.6%. Plastic IUDs had a significantly higher infection rate than that of Copper 7 IUDs. The infection rate was found to increase with the duration of use of IUDs. The presence or absence of Actinomyces was not related to age, race, parity, previous abortions, or financial status of the patients.Entities:
Keywords: Contraception; Contraceptive Methods--complications; Demographic Factors; Diseases; Examinations And Diagnoses; Family Planning; Infections; Iud, Copper Releasing; Iud, Unmedicated; Iud--complications; Laboratory Examinations And Diagnoses; Population; Population Dynamics; Time Factors
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Year: 1983 PMID： 6829637 DOI： 10.1016/0002-9378(83)91203-6
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Am J Obstet Gynecol ISSN： 0002-9378 Impact factor: 8.661