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Diagnosis of bacterial vaginosis [PDF]

open access: yesSrpski 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
doaj   +1 more source

Assessing the Impact of Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting on Genital Inflammation and Microbiota Among Kenyan Female Sex Workers

open access: yesAmerican 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   +19 more
wiley   +1 more source

Bacterial vaginosis: new treatment prospect

open access: yesМедицинский совет, 2015
Bacterial vaginosis is an infectious non-inflammatory syndrome characterized by replacement of normal microflora (mainly lactobacilli) with polymicrobial associations of anaerobes and Gardnerella vaginalis.
A. A. Khryanin, O. V. Reshetnikov
doaj   +1 more source

Anaerobe‐Driven Inflammation and Epithelial Barrier Disruption in Genital HIV Acquisition

open access: yesAmerican Journal of Reproductive Immunology, Volume 95, Issue 5, May 2026.
ABSTRACT Background Genital microbiome dysbiosis is an important risk factor for the sexual acquisition of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in both the male and female genital tracts. The vaginal, penile and urethral mucosae are distinct microenvironments with characteristic microbiome compositions.
Shirley Constable   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Screening for bacterial vaginosis

open access: yesInfectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology, 1998
The IIDSOG-USA has advocated antepartum screening for bacterial vaginosis (BV) in all pregnant women in an attempt to prevent premature delivery. The point is well made that there are a number of screening tests routinely performed during pregnancy that may or may not be beneficial. The question of whether or not routine screening for BV has merit with
openaire   +2 more sources

Innate Immunity and Microbial Recognition in Reproduction: From Barrier Defense to Maternal–Fetal Tolerance

open access: yesThe FASEB Journal, Volume 40, Issue 8, 30 April 2026.
Graphical abstract illustrating the barrier defense–tolerance framework of reproductive innate immunity. Across the female and male reproductive tracts and the maternal–fetal interface, epithelial barriers, innate sensors, immune cells, and microbial signals are integrated to preserve reproductive homeostasis.
Xianlin Rao   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Immunoglobulin A response against Gardnerella vaginalis hemolysin and sialidase activity in bacterial vaginosis [PDF]

open access: yes, 1998
OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to investigate the correlation between the immunoglobulin A immune response to Gardnerella vaginalis hemolysin and sialidase activity in vaginal fluids from patients with bacterial vaginosis.
Cauci, S.   +5 more
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Bacterial Infections Role in Gynecological Cancers Development: Narrative Review

open access: yesCancer Reports, Volume 9, Issue 4, April 2026.
ABSTRACT Background Gynecological cancers are among the most common cancers in women that affect female reproductive organs. The most common gynecological cancers are ovarian, cervical, uterine/endometrial, vaginal, and vulvar cancer. Women's reproductive organs have a dynamic and relative microbial balance.
Robab Azargun   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Prevalence of Gardnerella vaginalis and Nisseria Gonorrhea and their risk factors and clinical findings in women covered by Tabriz health centers. [PDF]

open access: yes
Introduction: Vaginitis is one of the common infections among women. Bacterial vaginosis is the most common type of vaginitis during reproduction years.
ایوان بقاء, ریحانه   +3 more
core   +1 more source

Current approaches to the verification of bacterial vaginosis diagnosis and treatment tactics [PDF]

open access: yesРМЖ. Мать и дитя, 2018
Current approaches to the verification of bacterial vaginosis diagnosis and treatment tactics Pestrikova T.Yu., Yurasova E.A., Kotelnikova A.V., Knyazevа T.P. Far Eastern State Medical University The prevalence of bacterial vaginosis varies widely.
Pestrikova T.Yu.   +3 more
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