Pharyngeal abscess complicated by Lemierre’s syndrome: Identification of an atypical germ
Introduction: Lemierre’s syndrome is a rare but serious complication of an oral infection mostly related to Fusobacterium necrophorum. This condition combines jugular vein thrombosis and septic emboli to the lungs or other organs.
Solène Barguil +6 more
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Surgical site infections and sepsis in gynecological surgery
Abstract Despite advancements in infection control, surgical site infections (SSIs) and postoperative sepsis remain significant challenges in gynecological surgery, contributing to increased morbidity, mortality, and healthcare costs. In low‐income countries, circulatory failure due to septic shock leads to most deaths after surgery, with sepsis ...
Cristina Taliento +13 more
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Treatment of Gardnerella vaginalis infection
This review of the antibiotic sensitivity pattern of Gardnerella vaginalis culture isolates shows that the drugs found sensitive to G. vaginalis cultures include the new antimicrobial agents- ciprofloxacin, cefuroxine and ceftazidine, and some older antibiotics- ceftriaxone, cloxacillin, erythromycin, chloramphenicol and metranidazole. Streptomycin and
J I, Adinma, N R, Okwoli, C N, Unaeze
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The influence of biofilm formation by Gardnerella vaginalis and other anaerobes on bacterial vaginosis [PDF]
Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is the worldwide leading vaginal disorder in women of reproductive age. BV is characterized by the replacement of beneficial lactobacilli and the augmentation of anaerobic bacteria.
António Machado +8 more
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Abstract Mid‐trimester pregnancy loss (MTL), defined as a pregnancy loss occurring between 14 + 0 and 21 + 6 weeks of gestation, causes significant physical and emotional distress to women and presents clinical challenges to healthcare professionals. It is acknowledged that in low‐resource settings, this guideline might be applicable to births up to 28
Caroline E. Fox +46 more
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Although Lactobacillus dominance is one of the commonest characteristics of many healthy vaginal microbiomes, a significant proportion of healthy women lack an appreciable amount of Lactobacillus in their microbiome.
Wendy Li, Zhanshan (Sam) Ma
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Prevotella and Gardnerella Are Associated With Treatment Failure Following First-line Antibiotics for Bacterial Vaginosis [PDF]
Erica L. Plummer +10 more
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Prevalence of Bacterial Vaginosis and Associated Factors among Pregnant Women Attending at Bugando Medical Centre, Mwanza, Tanzania [PDF]
Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is an extremely common reproductive tract condition worldwide with reported high prevalence among African population. Factors associated with this condition include preterm labour, premature rupture of membranes, preterm delivery
Gumodoka, Balthazar +8 more
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Optimizing Maternal Microbiome: Role in Improved Conception and Pregnancy Outcome
Maternal microbiome optimization: Minimized risk and simple corrective steps. ABSTRACT Purpose To evaluate the role of optimizing the maternal microbiome in improving pregnancy outcomes, focusing on preconception and early gestation, and to propose practical diagnostic and preventive strategies, particularly in low‐ and middle‐income countries (LMIC ...
Eytan R. Barnea +7 more
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Gardnerella vaginalis outcompetes 29 other bacterial species isolated from BV patients in an in vitro biofilm formation model [PDF]
Despite the worldwide prevalence of bacterial vaginosis (BV), its etiology is still unknown. Although BV has been associated with the presence of biofilm, the ability of BV-associated bacteria to form biofilms is still largely unknown.
Alves, Patrícia Maria +4 more
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