Role of lactobacilli and lactoferrin in the mucosal cervicovaginal defense [PDF]
, 2018 Human lactoferrin is an iron-binding glycoprotein present at high concentrations in breast milk and colostrum. It is produced by many exocrine glands and widely distributed in a variety of body fluids.
Aagaard +156 more
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Genital manifestations of tropical diseases [PDF]
Sexually Transmitted Infections, 2004 Genital symptoms in tropical countries and among returned travellers can arise from a variety of bacterial, protozoal, and helminthic infections which are not usually sexually transmitted. The symptoms may mimic classic sexually transmitted infections (STIs) by producing ulceration (for example, amoebiasis, leishmaniasis), wart-like lesions ...
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Journal of Marine Medical Society, 2017 Idiopathic scrotal calcinosis (ISC) is a rare and benign disorder first described by Lewinski in 1883. It is characterized by the presence of multiple yellowish-white calcified asymptomatic nodules gradually increasing in size, appearing in the scrotal ...
Gurpreet Kaur +2 more
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A Case of Encysted Hydrocele of Spermatic Cord Mimicking Incarcerated Inguinal Hernia in an Adult Male [PDF]
International Journal of Anatomy Radiology and SurgeryEncysted hydrocele of the spermatic cord occurs due to the persistence of the Cranford section, which is a segment of the patent processus vaginalis. This results in localised fluid collection, causing an encysted hydrocele.
Kailash Krishnan +2 more
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Why not boys? The human papillomavirus vaccine schedule in the UK [PDF]
, 2016 The aim of this paper is to explore the ethical issues on why boys are not currently included in the human papillomavirus vaccination schedule in the United Kingdom (UK).
Kelly, Janet Clair, Millington, Helen
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Impairment of Sexual Life in 3,485 Dermatological Outpatients From a Multicentre Study in 13 European Countries [PDF]
, 2016 Skin conditions may have a strong impact on patients' sexual life, and thus influence personal relationships. Sexual issues are difficult to discuss directly in clinical practice, and a mediated instrument may be useful to capture such information.
Abeni, D. +20 more
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Evaluation of the burden of HPV-related hospitalizations as a useful tool to increase awareness: 2007–2017 data from the sicilian hospital discharge records [PDF]
, 2020 In light of the implementation of human papillomavirus (HPV) prevention strategies, epidemiological studies in different geographical areas are required in order to assess the impact of HPV-related diseases.
Amato L. +10 more
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Vaginitis and cervicitis: choice of an effective therapy method (literature review)
Медицинский совет, 2020 Among gynaecological diseases in women of reproductive age the leading place is occupied by inflammatory diseases of the lower part of the genital tract (70%), a significant proportion of which are inflammatory processes of the vagina and cervix uteri ...
N. M. Nazarova +3 more
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Identifying the deceiver: the non-neoplastic mimickers of genital system neoplasms
Insights into Imaging, 2021 Tumors of the genital system are common and imaging is of crucial importance for their detection and diagnosis. Several non-neoplastic diseases may mimic these tumors and differential diagnosis may be difficult in certain cases.
Omer Onder +7 more
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Screening for Gynecologic Conditions With Pelvic Examination US Preventive Services Task Force Recommendation Statement [PDF]
, 2017 IMPORTANCE Many conditions that can affect women\u27s health are often evaluated through pelvic examination. Although the pelvic examination is a common part of the physical examination, it is unclear whether performing screening pelvic examinations in ...
Barry, Michael J +19 more
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