Symptoms presented by the patients when enrolled in the study
| BV | VVC | BV and VVC | Negative | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vulval irritation/itching, n (%) | 3 (9%) | 22 (63%) | 2 (6%) | 8 (20%) | 35 (36%) |
| Offensive discharge, n (%) | 17 (45%) | 6 (16%) | 2 (5%) | 13 (34%) | 38 (39%) |
| Genital pain (with abnormal discharge), n (%) | 0 (0%) | 2 (67%) | 0 (0%) | 1 (33%) | 3 (3%) |
| Any other changes to normal discharge, n (%) | 1 (4%) | 10 (48%) | 1 (4%) | 9 (44%) | 21 (21%) |
| Total, n | 21 | 40 | 5 | 31 | 97 |
BV = bacterial vaginosis. VVC = vulvovaginal candidiasis.