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Fig. 4 | BMC Medical Research Methodology

Fig. 4

From: Functional data analysis to characterize disease patterns in frequent longitudinal data: application to bacterial vaginal microbiota patterns using weekly Nugent scores and identification of pattern-specific risk factors

Fig. 4

Clusters in Nugent score semi-annual intervals. Three classes were identified using Nugent scores in semiannual intervals.The extended method (Algorithm 1) was applied. Class A shows a pattern of persistent normal ranged Nugent score; Class B indicates a pattern of fluctuating Nugent scores; and Class C indicates a pattern of persistent BV state, i.e. high Nugent scores

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BMC Medical Research Methodology

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