Group B Streptococcal colonisation Urological and Genital Diseases Group B Streptococcal colonisation
Conditions
Interventions
For each patient there will be one assessment only. This assessment will take place during/in addition to routine medical visit. There are no specific or additional project visits.
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Sponsors
University of Bern
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Aged 60 years and over 2. Female 3. Undergoing a vaginal routine examination 4. Capable of understanding patient information
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Inclusion criteria not fulfilled 2. Unable to read or understand study patient information document, either due to limitations in language skills or due to other reasons (e.g., mental impairment) 3. Patients with a legal guardian 4. Refusal to participate 5.Missing signed consent
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Evidence of GBS colonization is assessed using standard microbiological techniques on vaginal-rectal swabs taken at the study visit. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Presence of host factors associated with GBS colonization, including ethnicity, comorbidities, time point of menstruation and sexual history and behaviour are evaluated using a questionnaire designed for the purpose of this study at the study visit. | — |
Countries
Switzerland
Outcome results
None listed