Abstracts

Abstract

Vaginal symptoms of unknown aetiology: a study in Dutch general practice - lanny H Dekker, A Joan P Boeke, Jannes Janssens, Jacques Th M Van Eljk Vaginal symptoms are frequently presented by women to general practitioners. In many cases, the aetiology of these symptoms remains unknown. This study focused on the factors associated with microbiologically unexplained vagina symptoms, the course of symptoms and signs in these cases, and factors modifying this course. *********************** A Study of Acute Admissions to the Medical Unit, Waikato Hospital, of Patients with Respiratory Disease: A Quality Assurance Audit - Ross Lawrenson MB, BS, MRCGP, DRCOG, Dip ComHealth; Gillian Bohm. RGON; Hardev Pandha, MB, ChB, MRCP A study was made of 3 months referrals to the Waikato Hospital of adult patients with acute respiratory conditions. *********************** Tendency to being bitten by insects among patients with eczema and with other dermatoses - Michael Harford-Cross In order to ascertain whether patients with eczema are more prone to being bitten by insects than those with other dermatoses. data were collected by interview and questionnaire from 496 patients attending the outpatient department of a hospital in Sydney and a general dermatological practice.