Gynecologic consequences of bacterial vaginosis.
BV is a prevalent sexually associated infection linked to several gynecologic complications and acquisition of STDs and acquisition and transmission of HIV. It seems that normalization of the vaginal flora may be effective for preventing short-term complications. The implications of screening and treating BV to prevent long-term complications are less clear and may depend on the availability of more effective treatment regimens.
Schwebke
Jane R
JR
Department of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases, University of Alabama at Birmingham, 703 19th Street South, Zeigler Research Building #239, Birmingham, AL 35294-0007, USA. Schwebke@uab.edu
D005260:Female; D005831:Genital Diseases, Female / Q000382:microbiology; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000150:complications / Q000635:transmission; D006801:Humans; D012749:Sexually Transmitted Diseases / Q000382:microbiology; D014552:Urinary Tract Infections / Q000382:microbiology; D002578:Uterine Cervical Dysplasia / Q000382:microbiology; D016585:Vaginosis, Bacterial / Q000150:complications*