Variable | Total n=121 (%) | Culture positive n=78 (%) | Culture negative n=43 (%) | p Value |
---|---|---|---|---|
OCP = oral contraceptive pill. | ||||
HSE = history of similar episodes. | ||||
History | ||||
OCP | 53 (43.8) | 30 (56.6) | 23 (43.4) | 0.16 (NS) |
HSE | 86 (71.1) | 58 (67.4) | 35 (40.7) | |
Symptoms | ||||
Itching | 97 (80.2) | 68 (70.1) | 29 (29.9) | 0.009 |
Soreness | 78 (64.5) | 56 (71.8) | 22 (28.2) | 0.023 |
Discharge | 78 (64.5) | 50 (64.1) | 28 (35.9) | 1.0 (NS) |
Dysuria | 6 (5.0) | 3 (50.0) | 3 (50.0) | 0.747 (NS) |
Dyspareunia | 2 (1.6) | 1 (50.0) | 1 (50.0) | 0.667 (NS) |