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CMAJBacterial vaginosis (BV) is a vaginal microbiome disorder that is associated with preterm birth and spontaneous abortion, increased risk of HIV infection and sexually transmitted infections, and has negative effects on quality of life. BV affects one in four women globally, with the highest burden in resource-limited settings.
Carlson K, Mikes BA, Garg M.
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The burden of bacterial vaginosis: women's experience of the physical, emotional, sexual and social impact of living with recurrent bacterial vaginosis. [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2013 BACKGROUND: Bacterial vaginosis is a common vaginal infection, causing an abnormal vaginal discharge and/or odour in up to 50% of sufferers. Recurrence is common following recommended treatment.
Jade E Bilardi +8 more
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Presence of a polymicrobial endometrial biofilm in patients with bacterial vaginosis. [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2013 OBJECTIVE: To assess whether the bacterial vaginosis biofilm extends into the upper female genital tract. STUDY DESIGN: Endometrial samples obtained during curettage and fallopian tube samples obtained during salpingectomy were collected. Endometrial and
Alexander Swidsinski +5 more
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Randomized Trial of Lactin-V to Prevent Recurrence of Bacterial Vaginosis
New England Journal of Medicine, 2020 BACKGROUND Bacterial vaginosis affects 15 to 50% of women of reproductive age, and recurrence is common after treatment with an antibiotic agent. The high incidence of recurrence suggests the need for new treatments to prevent recurrent bacterial ...
Craig Cohen +2 more
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Gynecology Obstetrics & Reproductive Medicine, 2021 OBJECTIVE: To investigate the association of bacterial vaginosis and skin disorders in patients with autoimmune antibody positivity. STUDY DESIGN: This retrospective study consisted of 80 patients with autoimmune antibody positivity. All patients were
Burcu Beksac, Hanife Guler Donmez
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The Female Vaginal Microbiome in Health and Bacterial Vaginosis
Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology, 2021 The vaginal microbiome is an intricate and dynamic microecosystem that constantly undergoes fluctuations during the female menstrual cycle and the woman’s entire life.
Xiaodi Chen +3 more
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Bacterial vaginosis: a review of approaches to treatment and prevention
Frontiers in Reproductive Health, 2023 Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is a common cause of vaginitis worldwide and is associated with serious reproductive health outcomes, including increased risk of preterm birth, sexually transmitted infections, and pelvic inflammatory disease.
Carmen Abbe, C. Mitchell
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DST, 2022 Introduction: Bacterial vaginosis is the most common cause of vaginal discharge and occurs when there is an imbalance in the vaginal microbiota, predominantly composed of Lactobacillus spp.
Bruno César Teodoro Martins +7 more
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Bacterial Vaginosis-Vaginal Polymicrobial Biofilms and Dysbiosis.
Deutsches Ärzteblatt International, 2023 BACKGROUND Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is the most common genital disease worldwide in women of sexually active age, with a prevalence of 23-29%. Its traditional definition as dysbiosis, i.e., a disruption of the normal balance of the vaginal microbiota ...
S. Swidsinski, W. M. Moll, A. Swidsinski
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DST, 2023 Introduction: Bacterial vaginosis and vaginal trichomoniasis are frequent causes of health care demand. Objective: To estimate the prevalence, identify associated factors, and investigate the performance of diagnostic tests for bacterial vaginosis and ...
Kélvia Cristina de Camargo +8 more
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