Al-Kitab Journal for Pure SciencesVaginitis is a prevalent medical illness that affects a substantial proportion of women, mostly attributed to the excessive proliferation of bacteria and fungi.
Shaymaa Jaber Hameed
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Dyspareunia and pelvic pain in women with chronic migraine: A retrospective, observational analysis
Headache: The Journal of Head and Face Pain, Volume 65, Issue 5, Page 764-769, May 2025.Abstract Background Dyspareunia and pelvic pain are commonly comorbid conditions with migraine, with chronic migraine potentially contributing to the exacerbation of sexual dysfunction and pain. Methods We conducted a retrospective cohort study of female patients seen at the Stanford Headache Clinic between January 1, 2022, and March 24, 2024, for the ...
Liza Smirnoff, Leon S. Moskatel
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Suboptimal \u3cem\u3eTrichomonas vaginalis\u3c/em\u3e Antigen Test Performance in a Low-Prevalence Sexually Transmitted Infection Community [PDF]
, 2016 Trichomonas vaginalis is the most common nonviral etiology of sexually transmitted infection (STI) worldwide. The OSOM Trichomonas rapid test (OSOM; Sekisui Diagnostics, San Diego, CA) is a rapid surrogate to microscopic analysis in symptomatic patients,
Munson, Erik +2 more
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Metronidazole resistance: a hidden epidemic? [PDF]
, 2018 This is a personal reflection from working as a clinical microbiologist and becoming increasingly concerned over gaps in our knowledge of metronidazole resistance and its impact on clinical ...
Smith, Andrew
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Health Science Reports, Volume 8, Issue 4, April 2025.ABSTRACT Background Female infertility is a global health issue however, its link with genital infections is often overlooked due to asymptomatic nature of infections. Delayed diagnosis and treatment due to absence of reliable point‐of‐care (POC) tools result in long‐term pathological consequences and infertility.
Naresh Patnaik +4 more
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Secretory Aspartyl Proteinases Cause Vaginitis and Can Mediate Vaginitis Caused by Candida albicans in Mice [PDF]
, 2015 Vaginal inflammation (vaginitis) is the most common disease caused by the human-pathogenic fungus Candida albicans. Secretory aspartyl proteinases (Sap) are major virulence traits of C. albicans that have been suggested to play a role in vaginitis.
Amacker Mario +11 more
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The vaginal sheet: an innovative form of vaginal film for the treatment of vaginal infections
Drug Development and Industrial Pharmacy, 2020 Objective: To develop and characterize a new form of vaginal film. Significance: This formulation is intended to overcome some known limitations of traditional dosage forms. It has an absorptive intention to control symptoms and to improve the treatment of vaginal infections characterized by excessive fluid.
Rita Monteiro Machado +5 more
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Cervical carcinogenesis, bacterial vaginosis, HPV-mRNA test and relapse of CIN2+ after loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP) [PDF]
, 2017 OBJECTIVE: The aim of the study was to evaluate the relationship between bacterial vaginosis (BV) and relapse of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia grade 2 or more (CIN2+) after Loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP).
Bianchi, Paola +10 more
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Highly-cited estimates of the cumulative incidence and recurrence of vulvovaginal candidiasis are inadequately documented. [PDF]
, 2014 BACKGROUND: Available literature concerning the epidemiologic or clinical features of vulvovaginal candidiasis commonly reports that: 75% of women will experience an episode of vulvovaginal candidiasis in their lifetimes, 50% of whom will experience at ...
Buffler, Patricia A, Rathod, Sujit D
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