Inclusion criteria of patients | Exclusion criteria |
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Age 28–48 years | Trichomonas vaginalis infection |
regular menstrual cycles | sexual intercourse during previous 4 days |
sexually active | antibiotic therapy during past 2 weeks |
normal Pap smear obtained within previous 12 months | vaginal spotting |
absence of symptoms of genital infection | pregnancy and puerperium |
hormonal contraception | |
active malignant disease | |
fever in the previous 4 days | |
smoking | |
lack of informed consent |