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The vaginal microflora changes in various stages of the estrous cycle of healthy female dogs and the ones with genital tract infections

BMC Veterinary Research, 2021
Background Inflammatory diseases of reproductive tract in bitches are a common problem in veterinary practice. The inflammation can lead to serious health problems.
E. Golińska, N. Sowińska, A. Tomusiak-Plebanek, M. Szydło, N. Witka, J. Lenarczyk, M. Strus   +6 more
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Dermoscopy of genital diseases: a review

Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, 2020
The male and female external genital regions are anatomical areas in which various types of skin disorders may occur. Although most of these conditions can be diagnosed by means of clinical examination and an accurate medical history, in most cases ...
F. Lacarrubba, A. Borghi, A. Verzì, M. Corazza, G. Stinco, G. Micali   +5 more
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Genital self-sampling compared with cervicovaginal lavage for the diagnosis of female genital schistosomiasis in Zambian women: The BILHIV study

PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, 2020
Background Given the potentially causal association of female genital schistosomiasis (FGS) with HIV-1 infection, improved diagnostics are urgently needed to scale-up FGS surveillance. The BILHIV (bilharzia and HIV) study assessed the performance of home-
Amy S Sturt, Emily L. Webb, Comfort R. Phiri, Tobias Mweene, Namakau Chola, G. V. van Dam, P. Corstjens, E. Wessels, J. Stothard, R. Hayes, H. Ayles, Isaiah Hansingo, L. van Lieshout, A. Bustinduy   +13 more
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Integration of prevention and control measures for female genital schistosomiasis, HIV and cervical cancer

Bulletin of the World Health Organization, 2020
Female genital schistosomiasis as a result of chronic infection with Schistosoma haematobium (commonly known as bilharzia) continues to be largely ignored by national and global health policy-makers. International attention for large-scale action against
D. Engels, P. Hotez, Camilla Ducker, M. Gyapong, A. Bustinduy, W. Secor, W. Harrison, S. Theobald, Rachael Thomson, V. Gamba, M. C. Masong, P. Lammie, Kreeneshni Govender, P. Mbabazi, M. Malecela   +14 more
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The Interaction Between Microorganisms, Metabolites, and Immune System in the Female Genital Tract Microenvironment

Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology, 2020
The female reproductive tract microenvironment includes microorganisms, metabolites, and immune components, and the balance of the interactions among them plays an important role in maintaining female reproductive tract homeostasis and health.
huanrong li, Yuqin Zang, Chen Wang, Huiyang Li, A. Fan, Cha Han, F. Xue   +6 more
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Hypertrophic genital herpes in an HIV-infected female patient: Imiquimod as an alternative treatment.

International Journal of Infectious Diseases, 2020
Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) is the leading cause of genital ulcers worldwide. In Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) co-infected individuals, rare hypertrophic pseudo-tumoral forms have been described as simulating squamous cell carcinoma or other viral ...
Helena Lucia Barroso dos Reis, N. T. Boldrini, Luisa Cardoso da Silva Campos, Leticia Goulart Campos, Franco Luis Salume Costa, João Victor Jacomele Caldas, S. Almeida, A. Miranda   +7 more
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Evaluation of dermatology life quality index, depression-anxiety-stress scores of patients with genital dermatoses

Indian Journal of Dermatology, 2023
Background: Genital dermatoses contain a group of diseases that affect the skin of the genital area. Genital dermatoses are classified as venereal and nonvenereal.
Berkay Temel, Ozge M Orenay, Dilek Yigit, Derya Kaymak, Nermin Karaosmanoglu, Hatice M Eksioglu   +5 more
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Genome-Wide Screens Identify Group A Streptococcus Surface Proteins Promoting Female Genital Tract Colonization and Virulence.

American Journal of Pathology, 2020
Group A streptococcus (GAS) is a major pathogen that impacts health and economic affairs worldwide. Although the oropharynx is the primary site of infection, GAS can colonize the female genital tract and cause severe diseases, such as puerperal sepsis ...
Luchang Zhu, R. Olsen, S. Beres, M. Ojeda Saavedra, Samantha L. Kubiak, Concepcion C. Cantu, L. Jenkins, P. Yerramilli, L. Pruitt, Amelia R. L. Charbonneau, A. Waller, J. Musser   +11 more
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Distribution of Chlamydia Trachomatis Genotypes in Infective Diseases of the Female Lower Genital Tract

Medical Science Monitor, 2017
The purpose of this study was to investigate the distribution of Chlamydia trachomatis (CT) genotypes in infective diseases of the female lower genital tract, especially in cervical diseases. This study included 128 CT-positive women.
Yujie Chen, Jing Chen, Lan Yang, Yanming Jiang, Li Li, Wenjuan Yi, Lifang Lan, Liuhong Zhang   +7 more
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The impact of genital lichen sclerosus and lichen planus on quality of life: A review

International Journal of Women's Dermatology, 2022
Background:. Lichen sclerosus (LS) and lichen planus (LP) are inflammatory diseases that demonstrate genital and extra-genital manifestations. Genital involvement may result in pruritus, sexual dysfunction, pain, and irritation.
Alison Ranum, BA, David R. Pearson, MD, FAAD   +1 more
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