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Bacterial Vaginosis
Studies from T.P. Waters et al further understanding of bacterial vaginosis
November 27th, 2008
According to recent research from the United States, "This study was undertaken to characterize the course of bacterial vaginosis in pregnancy and to discern the bacterial morphotypes responsible for infection. Vaginal secretions were obtained in each trimester of pregnancy and were evaluated for bacterial vaginosis by Gram stain, categorized as normal or any of the following: Lactobacillus deficient, Gardnerella, Bacteroides, or Mobiluncus positive and by Nugent score." "Results were evaluated for trends of bacterial vaginosis and Gram stain over pregnancy. One hundred forty-eight women were evaluated. Seventy-one women (48%) were bacterial vaginosis negative in all...
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2008-11-27)
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