title: The efficacy of retreatment with the same medication for early treatment failure of bacterial vaginosis.
abstract: Few data exist regarding management strategies for women with early treatment failure for bacterial vaginosis. Cure rates after re-treatment were compared for two topical agents. The overall cure rate was 62%; rates between medications were comparable. Re-treatment with the same topical medication for early recurrence is an acceptable strategy.
authors: Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences, University of Pittsburgh/Magee-Womens Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA. kbunge@mail.magee.edu
authors: Katherine E
authors: KE
authors: Bunge
authors: Richard H
authors: RH
authors: Beigi
authors: Leslie A
authors: LA
authors: Meyn
authors: Sharon L
authors: SL
authors: Hillier
mesh_terms: D000287:Administration, Topical; D000328:Adult; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D002981:Clindamycin / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D015331:Cohort Studies; D004334:Drug Administration Schedule; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008795:Metronidazole / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D012008:Recurrence; D017211:Treatment Failure; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D016585:Vaginosis, Bacterial / Q000188:drug therapy*
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D008795:Metronidazole; D002981:Clindamycin