The global epidemiology of bacterial vaginosis: a systematic review

C Kenyon, R Colebunders, T Crucitti - American journal of obstetrics and …, 2013 - Elsevier
Bacterial vaginosis (BV) enhances the acquisition and transmission of a range of sexually
transmitted infections including human immunodeficiency virus. This has made it more …

Effects of probiotics on the recurrence of bacterial vaginosis: a review

A Homayouni, P Bastani, S Ziyadi… - Journal of lower …, 2014 - journals.lww.com
Objective Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is a common cause of genital discomfort in women in
reproductive ages, which causes many complications. Bacterial vaginosis is usually treated …

Prevalence of bacterial vaginosis and associated risk factors among women complaining of genital tract infection

A Bitew, Y Abebaw, D Bekele… - International journal of …, 2017 - Wiley Online Library
Background. Bacterial vaginosis is a global concern due to the increased risk of acquisition
of sexually transmitted infections. Objectives. To determine the prevalence of bacterial …

The performance of the vaginal discharge syndromic management in treating vaginal and cervical infection: a systematic review and meta-analysis

C Zemouri, TE Wi, J Kiarie, A Seuc, V Mogasale… - PloS one, 2016 - journals.plos.org
Background This review aimed to synthesize and analyze the diagnostic accuracy and the
likelihood of providing correct treatment of the syndromic approach Vaginal Discharge …

The vaginal microbiota and susceptibility to HIV

A Buvé, V Jespers, T Crucitti, RN Fichorova - Aids, 2014 - journals.lww.com
There is some evidence that the risk of HIV infection per heterosexual act is higher in low-
income countries than in high-income countries. We hypothesize that variations in per sex …

Antimicrobial susceptibility patterns of Ureaplasma species and Mycoplasma hominis in pregnant women

MJ Redelinghuys, MM Ehlers, AW Dreyer… - BMC infectious …, 2014 - Springer
Background Genital mycoplasmas colonise up to 80% of sexually mature women and may
invade the amniotic cavity during pregnancy and cause complications. Tetracyclines and …

Epidemiologic Features of Vulvovaginal Candidiasis among Reproductive‐Age Women in India

SD Rathod, JD Klausner, K Krupp… - … in obstetrics and …, 2012 - Wiley Online Library
Background. Vulvovaginal candidiasis is characterized by curd‐like vaginal discharge and
itching, and is associated with considerable health and economic costs. Materials and …

Prevalence of bacterial vaginosis in pregnant women in Maiduguri, North‑Eastern Nigeria

SM Ibrahim, M Bukar, GB Galadima, BM Audu… - Nigerian journal of …, 2014 - ajol.info
Objective: This study determined the prevalence and socio‑demographic characteristics of
bacterial vaginosis (BV) among pregnant women with abnormal vaginal discharge. Study …

Prevalence, risk factors and adverse pregnancy outcomes of second trimester bacterial vaginosis among pregnant women in Bukavu, Democratic Republic of the …

G Mulinganya, A De Vulder, G Bisimwa, J Boelens… - PLoS …, 2021 - journals.plos.org
Background Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is the most common gynecological condition in women
of reproductive age and associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes. In the Democratic …

Vaginal infections among pregnant women at Omdurman Maternity Hospital in Khartoum, Sudan

ZA Abdelaziz, ME Ibrahim, NE Bilal… - The Journal of Infection in …, 2014 - jidc.org
Introduction: Microbial infections of the vagina in pregnant women are health problems that
lead to serious medical complications and consequences. This study aimed to investigate …