Table 2 Demographics of the subjects whose samples were pooled, per sample pool
Characteristic | Pool 1 | Pool 2 | Pool 3 | BV Pool |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Age | ||||
Mean ± SD | 28.7 ± 6.7 | 30.6 ± 8.9 | 33.2 ± 7.8 | 35.2 ± 5.2 |
pH | 4.1 ± 0.3 | 4.3 ± 0.3 | 4.1 ± 0.4 | 5.8 ± 0.6 |
BV score | ||||
Between 0 and 3 | 3 (75.0) | 5 (71.4) | 3 (50.0) | 0 |
Between 4 and 6 | 1 (25.0) | 2 (28.6) | 1 (16.7) | 1 (25.0) |
Between 7 and 10 | 0 | 0 | 2 (33.3) | 3 (75.0) |
Last sexual intercourse | ||||
Between 2 and 5 days prior | 1 (25.0) | 1 (14.2) | 2 (33.3) | 2 (50.0) |
6 or more days prior | 3 (75.0) | 3 (42.8) | 3 (50.0) | 2 (50.0) |
Not sexually active | 0 | 3 (42.8) | 1 (16.7) | 0 |
Currently using vaginal products | ||||
Yes (more than 2 days prior) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
No | 4 (100.0) | 7 (100.0) | 6 (100.0) | 4 (100.0) |