Background We wished to determine recurrences of bacterial vaginosis (BV) after treatment
over the course of 12 months and to establish factors associated with recurrence Methods …

The female genital tract is an intricate, yet balanced ecosystem that hosts a variety of
different residential microflora. The physiological changes that occur during pregnancy may …

Background We investigated associations between Atopobium vaginae and bacterial
vaginosis (BV) and the role that A. vaginae plays in recurrent BV after oral metronidazole …

To understand the vaginal ecosystem and its role in reproductive health and disease, we will
need to study not only the microflora but also the host-immune response. Currently …

As more original molecular protocols and subsequent modifications are described in the
literature, it has become difficult for those not directly involved in the development of these …

To our knowledge, no data are available on whether the microbial species composition and
abundance sampled with self-collected vaginal swabs are comparable to those of swabs …

Purpose: Vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC) is believed common after systemic antibiotic
therapy, yet few studies demonstrate this association. In this pilot study, we evaluate the …

Objective To determine whether pairing self-sampling for HPV with community health
workers (CHWs) is a culturally acceptable method for cervical cancer screening among …

Abstract On June 27, 2006, the NIH conducted a workshop to review published data and
current field practices supporting the use of self-obtained vaginal swabs (SOVs) as …

Objective: To examine the occurrence of bacterial vaginosis (BV) over the menstrual cycle
and in relation to menstrual protection materials and sexual intercourse in a rural African …