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Table 1 Initial biochemical characterization of the vaginal swab isolates from women using hormonal contraceptives and control group

From: Investigation of vaginal microbiota in sexually active women using hormonal contraceptives in Pakistan

Strain

Isolated microorganism

Germ tube test

Biochemical tests

  

Identified microorganism

   

Catalase

Oxidase

Coagulase

 

1

G + oval budding cells

Negative

N/A

N/A

N/A

Candida sp.

2

G + cocci in bunches

N/A

+

Staphylococcus saprophyticus.

3

G + cocci in chains

N/A

Streptococcus agalactiae.

4

G- coccobacilli

N/A

+

E. coli

5

G- filamentous rods

N/A

Lactobacillus fermentum

  1. Vaginal swabs were obtained from women using hormonal contraceptives and processed. The table shows the isolated and identified microorganisms from the age groups: 20–30 years and 31–40 years (n = 100 for each group). N/A denotes ‘not applicable’.