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Bacterial Vaginosis
Recent studies from University of North Carolina add new data to bacterial vaginosis
April 30th, 2009
According to recent research from the United States, "Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is a condition characterized by a disturbed vaginal ecosystem which fluctuates in response to extrinsic and intrinsic factors. BV recurrence is common." "To explore whether consistent condom use was associated with BV occurrence or recurrence, we compared the effect of condom use on BV prevalence after 6 months, among women with and without BV at baseline. We used data from a randomized controlled trial, conducted among female sex workers in Madagascar during 2000-2001, that assessed the impact of adding clinic-based counselling to peer education on sexual risk behaviour and sexually...
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2009-04-30)
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