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Berkala Ilmu Kesehatan Kulit dan Kelamin (Periodical of Dermatology and Venerology), 2017 Background: Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is the most common cause of vaginal discharge symptoms in reproductive women. BV is the most common cause of malodor of vaginal discharge and fluor albus, but 50% of BV patients give no symptoms.
Abdul Karim, Jusuf Barakbah
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Nature Reviews Disease PrimersBacterial vaginosis (BV) is a vaginal microbiome disorder that is associated with preterm birth and spontaneous abortion, increased risk of HIV infection and sexually transmitted infections, and has negative effects on quality of life. BV affects one in four women globally, with the highest burden in resource-limited settings.
Carlson K, Mikes BA, Garg M.
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Diagnosis of bacterial vaginosis [PDF]
Srpski Arhiv za Celokupno Lekarstvo, 2013 Bacterial vaginosis is a common, complex clinical syndrome characterized by alterations in the normal vaginal flora. When symptomatic, it is associated with a malodorous vaginal discharge and on occasion vaginal burning or itching.
Đukić Slobodanka +3 more
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Journal of Midwifery & Women's Health, 2021 Bacterial vaginosis is an important public health issue, affecting women worldwide. Despite its increased incidence, the etiology is yet unclear. In all symptomatic cases, treatment must be started immediately to cure this condition that favors the acquirement of sexually transmitted diseases.
Madalina-Ioana Melestean-Bratu +8 more
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Gynecology Obstetrics & Reproductive Medicine, 2021 OBJECTIVE: To investigate the association of bacterial vaginosis and skin disorders in patients with autoimmune antibody positivity. STUDY DESIGN: This retrospective study consisted of 80 patients with autoimmune antibody positivity. All patients were
Burcu Beksac, Hanife Guler Donmez
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DST, 2022 Introduction: Bacterial vaginosis is the most common cause of vaginal discharge and occurs when there is an imbalance in the vaginal microbiota, predominantly composed of Lactobacillus spp.
Bruno César Teodoro Martins +7 more
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Presence of a polymicrobial endometrial biofilm in patients with bacterial vaginosis. [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2013 OBJECTIVE: To assess whether the bacterial vaginosis biofilm extends into the upper female genital tract. STUDY DESIGN: Endometrial samples obtained during curettage and fallopian tube samples obtained during salpingectomy were collected. Endometrial and
Alexander Swidsinski +5 more
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DST, 2023 Introduction: Bacterial vaginosis and vaginal trichomoniasis are frequent causes of health care demand. Objective: To estimate the prevalence, identify associated factors, and investigate the performance of diagnostic tests for bacterial vaginosis and ...
Kélvia Cristina de Camargo +8 more
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Current Infectious Disease Reports, 2000 Bacterial vaginosis, the most prevalent cause of vaginal discharge in the United States, is characterized microbiologically by a shift in the vagina away from a lactobacillus-predominant flora and toward a predominantly anaerobic milieu. The cause of bacterial vaginosis is unknown, but the epidemiology of the syndrome suggests that it is sexually ...
University of Florida, College of Medicine, Gainesville, Florida, USA ( host institution ) +1 more
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The burden of bacterial vaginosis: women's experience of the physical, emotional, sexual and social impact of living with recurrent bacterial vaginosis. [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2013 BACKGROUND: Bacterial vaginosis is a common vaginal infection, causing an abnormal vaginal discharge and/or odour in up to 50% of sufferers. Recurrence is common following recommended treatment.
Jade E Bilardi +8 more
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