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The influence of genitalis odors to women’s life

DST, 2020
Objective: To study current knowledge about genital odors by narrative review and suggest a scientifically validated approach to the problem. Methods: Narrative review taking into account articles published in the last 15 years.
Paulo Cesar Giraldo, Rose Luce do Amaral, Ana Katherine Silveira Gonçalvez   +2 more
doaj  

Simultaneous identification of Chlamydia trachomatis, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Mycoplasma genitalium, and Trichomonas vaginalis ‒ multicenter evaluation of the Alinity m STI assay

Journal of Laboratory Medicine, 2021
Accurate and rapid diagnosis of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) is essential for timely administration of appropriate treatment and reducing the spread of the disease.
Goldstein Emily, Martinez-García Laura, Obermeier Martin, Glass Allison, Krügel Maria, Maree Leana, Gunson Rory, Onelia Francesco, Pacenti Monia, Nelson Kevin S., Joseph Ajith M., Palm Michael J., Lucic Danijela, Marlowe Natalia, Dhein Jens, Reinhardt Birgit, Pfeifer Karin, Galan Juan-C., Azzato Francesca   +18 more
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Mycoplasma genitalium and Other Reproductive Tract Infections in Pregnant Women, Papua New Guinea, 2015–2017

Emerging Infectious Diseases, 2021
Much about the range of pathogens, frequency of coinfection, and clinical effects of reproductive tract infections (RTIs) among pregnant women remains unknown.
Michelle J.L. Scoullar, Philippe Boeuf, Elizabeth Peach, Ruth Fidelis, Kerryanne Tokmun, Pele Melepia, Arthur Elijah, Catriona S. Bradshaw, Glenda Fehler, Peter M. Siba, Simon Erskine, Elisa Mokany, Elissa Kennedy, Alexandra J. Umbers, Stanley Luchters, Leanne J. Robinson, Nicholas C. Wong, Andrew J. Vallely, Steven G. Badman, Lisa M. Vallely, Freya J.I. Fowkes, Christopher Morgan, William Pomat, Brendan S. Crabb, James G. Beeson   +24 more
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Molecular Diagnostics Update for the Emerging (If Not Already Widespread) Sexually Transmitted Infection Agent \u3cem\u3eMycoplasma genitalium\u3c/em\u3e: Just About Ready for Prime Time [PDF]

, 2017
Mycoplasma genitalium is an important and emerging agent of sexually transmitted infection in females and males, carrying the potential for postinfection genital tract sequelae.
Erik, Munson
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Sexually Transmitted Infection Prevalence and Determinants Among Sexual Health Clinic Attendees in Bucharest, Romania

International Journal of Dermatology, EarlyView.
Cross‐sectional study among 70 sexual health clinic attendees (70% MSM) in Bucharest combining multisite STI testing with knowledge, attitudes, and practices assessment. Key findings include 35.5% bacterial STI prevalence, essential extragenital testing, and cost barriers to screening uptake.
Andrei Tanasov, George‐Sorin Tiplica
wiley   +1 more source

Cervico-vaginal monitoring in pregnancy in Italy

Microbiologia Medica, 2009
Background Reproductive tract infections (RTIs) in pregnancy are an important cause of fetal and neonatal morbidity, sometimes with serious complications.
Antonietta Cavallaro, Annalisa Trevisan, Carlo Mengoli   +2 more
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A review on Trichomonas vaginalis infections in women from Africa

Southern African Journal of Infectious Diseases, 2021
Background: Trichomoniasis is the most common sexually transmitted infection (STI) with an estimated annual incidence of 276.4 million cases globally and about 30 million cases in sub-Saharan Africa.
Nonkululeko Mabaso, Nathlee S. Abbai
doaj   +1 more source

Relação entre agentes infecciosos de vulvovaginites e cor da pele [PDF]

, 2010
CONTEXT AND Objective: Many factors influence occurrences of vulvovaginitis. The aims here were to assess skin color and age-related differences in the vaginal flora and occurrences of vulvovaginitis.
ADAD, Sheila Jorge, CARRIJO, Ana Paula Borges, MURTA, Eddie Fernando Candido, NOMELINI, Rosekeila Simoes, NUNES, Altacílio Aparecido   +4 more
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Assessing the Impact of Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting on Genital Inflammation and Microbiota Among Kenyan Female Sex Workers

American Journal of Reproductive Immunology, Volume 95, Issue 5, May 2026.
ABSTRACT Problem Female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) is harmful to physical, mental, and reproductive health, though the effect of this practice on a woman's HIV susceptibility is poorly understood. Despite the known associations of FGM/C with short‐term vaginal epithelial damage, neither genital inflammation nor the genital microbiome have been ...
James Pollock, Rachel Liu, Elizabeth Rwenji, Evelyne Orobi, Suji Udayakumar, Sanja Huibner, Mary Kung'u, Rhoda Kabuti, Hellen Babu, Maisha Fiti Study Champions, Erastus Irungu, Pauline Ngurukiri, Peter Muthoga, Wendy Adhiambo, Helen A. Weiss, Janet Seeley, Tanya Abramsky, Joshua Kimani, Tara S. Beattie, Rupert Kaul   +19 more
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Chromobacterium violaceum associated with recurrent vaginal discharge among apparently healthy females in Ekpoma, Nigeria [PDF]

, 2007
Seven hundred and two high vaginal swab samples of apparently healthy adult females with recurrent vaginal discharge were collected and analyzed at Searchlight Medical Diagnostic Centre, Ekpoma between July 2003 and August 2005. Isolation, identification
Ezera, Agwu, Godwin Ray Anugboba, Okogun, John Cletus, Ihongbe, Joseph Obiezu Chukwujekwu, Ezeonwumelu, Osamuyime, Igbinovia   +4 more
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