Comparison of genital microbial isolates between intrauterine contraceptive device users and nonusers in Sokoto, Nigeria

Comparison of genital microbial isolates between intrauterine contraceptive device users and nonusers in Sokoto, Nigeria

Background: In the past, the use of intrauterine contraceptive device (IUCD), in particular, Dalkon Shield was found to be associated with increased risk of pelvic infection. Recent literature illustrates that the risk of pelvic infection after insertion of an IUCD is low and that the risk peaks in...

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Main Authors: Abdulhadi Diyo Saidu, Karima Abubakar Tunau, Abubakar Abubakar Panti, Emmanuel Ikechukwu Nwobodo, Yahaya Mohammed, Jamila Amin, Shafaatu Haruna Shinkafi, Jamila Abubakar Garba
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2017-01-01
Series:Tropical Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Subjects:
Contraceptives; genital; infection; intrauterine contraceptive device; Nigeria.
Online Access:http://www.tjogonline.com/article.asp?issn=0189-5117;year=2017;volume=34;issue=3;spage=234;epage=239;aulast=Saidu

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