Pathogenic Cervical Colonization by Aerobic Gram Positive Cocci in Association with Using Two Different Methods of Contraception

Hindi Salih AL-Falahi, Aml; Hindi Salih AL-Falahi, Raja

	Pathogenic Cervical Colonization by Aerobic Gram Positive Cocci in Association with Using Two Different Methods of Contraception
AL-TAQANI
Article 1, Volume 23, Issue 3, 2010, Pages 81-86
Authors
Aml Hindi Salih AL-Falahi; Raja Hindi salih AL-Falahi
Abstract
Intra-uterine contraceptive device (IUCD) is popular and widely used method of contraception. So to assess the pathogenic cervical colonization by aerobic Gram positive cocci and whether it is due to the method of contraception used and to study the differences ( if any) in the type and percentage of bacteria isolated in both groups, then study the antibiotic susceptibility of the pathogenic bacteria isolated. A total of 300 cervical swabs were collected from 100 women visit the Family Planning Clinic in Al-Kadhymia Teaching Hospital for follow IUCD fitting and from 50 women used oral contraceptives (two swabs from each). The swabs were cultured and the results showed isolation of the same bacterial species from both groups, with isolation of Staphylococcus aureus from women using IUCD only.No statistically significant differences between the two studied groups regarding the types of bacteria isolated or quantity of isolation .The antibiotic susceptibility reveals high sensitivity of Staphylococcus aureus isolates to Cloxacillin (85.7%), so Cloxacillin could be considered as a drug of choice. Group B streptococci were highly susceptible to Ampicillin, Penicillin and the first generation of Cephalosporins. So women using IUD requires regular follow up, clinical examination, counseling and further investigation if required .

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