A study to Determine the Antibiotic Sensitivity of Microbes Causing Cervical Infections in Women in Zawia Western Libya
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https://doi.org/10.54361/LJMR.19.1.01Keywords:
Vaginal, Bacteria, Antibiotic Sensitivity, Bacterial culture, vaginal swabAbstract
Purpose: Bacterial vaginosis (BV) infections in women are typically caused by living organisms, making it one of the most significant health issues related to the vagina. Bacterial vaginitis occurs when the normal bacteria in the vagina decrease in number. Aim: This study aimed to determine the prevalence of vaginal infections and the antibiotic susceptibility of different types of bacteria among women attending Al-Zawia Medical Hospital.
Methods: The study was conducted at Al-Zawia Medical Hospital from January to March 2024. Vaginal smear samples were collected from women and tested for sensitivity to antibiotics. All isolated vaginal samples were cultured using standard methods in the analytical sciences laboratory. Microbial sensitivity to antibiotics was determined using the disk diffusion technique based on the Kirby-Bauer method.
Results: were analyzed descriptively. Results: Between January and March 2024, 36 vaginal swabs were collected at Al-Zawia Medical Hospital, Libya. These samples were tested at the Al-Zawia Medical Analysis Laboratory for antibiotic sensitivity. Approximately 200 women aged 10 to 54 participated in the study. Overall, 18% of women had a vaginal infection, with higher rates seen in women aged 25 to 39. Streptococcus bacteria showed 100% susceptibility to ciprofloxacin, indicating its effectiveness in inhibiting the bacteria, including Staphylococcus aureus. E. coli bacteria had a lower sensitivity in this study, with an inhibition rate of 50%.
Conclusion: Bacterial vaginal infections are common among women and should be monitored regularly. Women should undergo periodic examinations for vaginal infections, and antibiotic treatment should be followed accordingly.
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