Section Editors: Robert L Barbieri, MD Jeanne Marrazzo, MD, MPH, FACP, FIDSA Deputy Editor: Kristen Eckler, MD, FACOG Literature review current through:Sep 2024. This topic last updated:Jul 24, 2024. INTRODUCTION Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is a clinical condition characterized by a shift in ...
Does bacterial vaginosis alter the sensitivity of screening tests for Chlamydia trachomatis? An analysis of patient characteristicsThe aim of this study was to assess if patient characteristics could influence the sensitivity of enzyme immunoassay (EIA) testing used for chlamydia screening. Our cohort ...
Follow-up care in cases of bacterial gastroenteritis depends on the severity of the infection and the age of the patient. Uncomplicated diarrhea may not require follow-up if the patient or caretaker is reliable and has adequate access to medical care if needed. Monitor young children, elderly p...
Sweet RL: Gynecologic conditions and bacterial vagi- nosis: implications for the non-pregnant patient. Infect Dis Obstet Gynecol 2000; 8:184-190.Sweet RL. Gynecologic conditions and bacterial vaginosis: implications for the non-pregnant patient. Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology 2000;8...
Candidiasis, Bacterial Vaginosis & Trichomoniasis are common sexually transmitted infections. Furthermore, these infections may amplify HIV transmission. For Trichomoniasis & Bacterial vaginosis, microscopic diagnosis is a challenge as expertise is required for accurate interpretation. Broth Culture for ...
2000. Gynecologic conditions and bacterial vaginosis: implica- tions for the non-pregnant patient. Infect. Dis. Obstet. Gynecol. 8:184-190.Sweet RL. Gynecologic conditions and bacterial vaginosis : impli- cations for the non-pregnant patient[J]. Infect Dis Obstet Gynecol, 2000,8(3/4) : ...
P51Patient-reported effects of vaginal lactose as a prebiotic for bacterial vaginosisBackground Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is a common, frequently recurrent condition typically treated with oral metronidazole. Using lactose as a vaginal prebiotic to support Lactobacilli growth and lactic acid production is ...
Janibacter massiliensisTaxonogenomicsVaginal microbiotaStrain Marseille-P4121Twas isolated from a vaginal sample of a 45-year-old French woman with bacterial vaginosis. It is a Gram-positive, asporogenous, non-motile and aerobic bacterium. Strain......
Strain Marseille-P4121(T) was isolated from a vaginal sample of a 45-year-old French woman with bacterial vaginosis. It is a Gram-positive, asporogenous, non-motile and aerobic bacterium. Strain Marseille-P4121(T) exhibits 98.2% 16S rRNA sequence similarity with Janibacter alkaliphilus strain ...
491: Sensitivity and specificity of rapid bacterial vaginosis testing in the symptomatic pregnant patientThis IRB approved observational prospective study included pregnant women with symptoms of vaginitis presenting to a community hospital obstetrical triage. Clinical criteria for diagnosing BV, a gra...