Nugent score
Nugent Score
The Nugent Score (pronounced: noo-jent score) is a system used in the field of microbiology and gynecology to diagnose bacterial vaginosis (BV). It was developed by Dr. Robert P. Nugent and his colleagues in the late 20th century.
Etymology
The Nugent Score is named after Dr. Robert P. Nugent, an American microbiologist and researcher. The term "score" refers to the numerical value assigned to the presence of specific bacterial morphotypes on a Gram-stained sample of vaginal fluid.
Methodology
The Nugent Score is calculated based on the presence of three types of bacteria: large Gram-positive rods (Lactobacillus species), small Gram-variable rods (Gardnerella and Bacteroides species), and curved Gram-variable rods (Mobiluncus species). Each type of bacteria is assigned a score from 0 to 4, with the total Nugent Score ranging from 0 to 10. A score of 0-3 is considered normal, 4-6 is intermediate, and 7-10 indicates bacterial vaginosis.
Related Terms
- Bacterial Vaginosis: A type of vaginal inflammation caused by the overgrowth of bacteria naturally found in the vagina.
- Lactobacillus: A type of bacteria that lives in the digestive, urinary, and genital systems without causing disease.
- Gardnerella: A genus of Gram-variable-staining facultative anaerobic bacteria of which Gardnerella vaginalis is the only species.
- Bacteroides: A genus of Gram-negative, obligate anaerobic bacteria. Bacteroides species are non-endospore-forming bacilli.
- Mobiluncus: A genus of bacteria associated with bacterial vaginosis.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Nugent score
- Wikipedia's article - Nugent score
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