OBJECTIVES Bacterial vaginosis is one of the most common causes of reproductive tract infection (RTI), it's prevalence is influenced by many factors. The aim of this study is to determine the prevalence of bacterial vaginosis and impact of sexual and genital hygienie practices and socio-demographic characteristics in non pregnant women of Zanjan province in Iran. METHODS 500 non-pregnant, mar...

A predominance of Lactobacillus species in the vaginal flora is considered normal. In women with bacterial vaginosis, the prevalence and concentrations of intravaginal Gardnerella vaginalis and anaerobes are increased, whereas the prevalence of intravaginal Lactobacillus species is decreased. Because some lactobacilli are known to produce hydrogen peroxide (H2O2), which can be toxic to organism...

A simple and reproducible scheme for identifying biotypes of Gardnerella vaginalis has been developed, based on reactions for lipase, hippurate hydrolysis, and beta-galactosidase. Among a total of 359 strains tested, eight biotypes were observed, the most common ones being types 1 (beta-galactosidase positive, lipase positive, hippurate positive), 2 (beta-galactosidase negative, lipase positive...

OBJECTIVE To measure intravaginal practices among women of differing ages, ethnicities, and human immunodeficiency virus status and the association between intravaginal practices and bacterial vaginosis and candidiasis infection. METHODS Between 2008 and 2010, we recruited and followed sexually active women aged 18-65 years living in Los Angeles. At the enrollment and month 12 visit, particip...

Nitroimidazoles have been shown to be the drugs of choice to treat women with bacterial vaginosis, but the recurrence rate is high. Some workers have suggested that the recurrence of symptoms may in fact be reinfection by male consorts, but no controlled studies have been undertaken to confirm this. In an international, multicentre, randomised, double blind trial, the recurrence rate was studie...

Introduction: Inflammation of the genital tract caused by a bacterial infection can affect frequency occurrence hyperproliferative formations uterus, which in turn lead to infertility. Changes microbiota vagina and intestines contribute formation critical problems for women’s reproductive health. Material methods: Microbiota composition was studied using microscopic cultural bacteriological met...

Objective-To evaluate the efficacy and safety of a 3 day course of intravaginal clindamycin 2% cream for the treatment ofbacterial vaginosis. Design-A prospective, randomised, double-blind placebo controlled study. Setting-Departments of genitourinary medicine at Birmingham, Nottingham, Liverpool, Swansea, Leeds, Walsall, Stoke Mandeville, Southampton, Plymouth, Bishop's Stortford and Glasgow. ...