Bacterial vaginosis

Bacterial vaginosis is the most prevalent cause of abnormal vaginal discharge in women of childbearing age. It can have a major impact on quality of life and psychological wellbeing if frequently recurrent and strongly symptomatic. The use of molecular techniques to study the vaginal microbiome is increasing our understanding of the dynamic changes in flora that occur in health and disease. It might soon be possible to separate Gardnerella into different pathogenic and non-pathogenic species. Many groups are studying compounds that can disrupt the biofilm which is dominated by Gardnerella and Atopobium vaginae. Several studies in the last decade support the concept of bacterial vaginosis as a sexually transmitted infection.

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The Profile of Bacterial Vaginosis in Academic Hospital Surabaya: A Retrospective Study

Berkala Ilmu Kesehatan Kulit dan Kelamin ◽

10.20473/bikk.v32.2.2020.141-148 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 32 (2) ◽

pp. 141

Author(s):

Amanda Gracia Manuputty ◽

Sunarko Matodiharjo

Keyword(s):

Retrospective Study ◽

Bacterial Vaginosis ◽

Vaginal Discharge ◽

Vaginal Swab ◽

Reproductive Age ◽

Childbearing Age ◽

Genital Tract Infection ◽

Transmitted Infection ◽

Sexually Transmitted ◽

Lower Genital Tract Infection

Background: Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is a lower genital tract infection, which occur as a result of vaginal microbiome dysbiosis. This vaginal infection can lead to symptoms such as vaginal discharge, malodor and irritation. It is the most common condition occurred in reproductive age but may give 50–75% of asymptomatic signs. Purpose: To overview new BV patients at the Sexually Transmitted Infection Division of Dermatology and Venereology Outpatient Clinic Dr. Soetomo General Hospital Surabaya in 2015–2017. Methods: A retrospective study was performed by evaluating medical records of new BV patients, including identity, history taking, examination, diagnosis, treatment, follow up and counselling. Result: The number of new BV cases was 35 (1,38%). The most infected age group was 25–44 years old (51%), and 65.7% of them were married. The most common chief complaint was vaginal discharge without subjective complaints (74.3%), the most common type of complaint was recurrence (48.6%), the most partner roles which affected by BV patients were husbands (51.4%), history of vaginal douching (34.2%), and the most vaginal discharges were severe (75.8%). The whiff test showed positive results and pH > 4.5 in 48.6% of patients. All microscopical preparations showed clue cells. The most prescribed drug was metronidazole. Conclusion: The overview new BV cases showed a small incidence with commonly occurred among women in childbearing age and were asymptomatic. A routine high vaginal swab helps the proper diagnosis and management to prevent the recurrence and complication of BV.

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Faculty Opinions recommendation of Severity of bacterial vaginosis and the risk of sexually transmitted infection.

Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature ◽

10.3410/f.10144956.10921055 ◽

2011 ◽

Author(s):

Anne Buvé

Keyword(s):

Bacterial Vaginosis ◽

Sexually Transmitted Infection ◽

Transmitted Infection ◽

Sexually Transmitted

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Bacterial Vaginosis in Pregnant Women at Maternal and Child Hospital, West Java, Indonesia, 2018: High Prevalence in Asymptomatic Females

Serbian Journal of Dermatology and Venerology ◽

10.2478/sjdv-2019-0008 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 11 (2) ◽

pp. 53-59

Author(s):

Pati Aji Achdiat ◽

Rasmia Rowawi ◽

Irma Fakhrosa ◽

Hendra Gunawan ◽

Reti Hindritiani ◽

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Keyword(s):

Bacterial Vaginosis ◽

Pregnant Women ◽

Genital Tract Infection ◽

West Java ◽

Transmitted Infection ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Sexually Transmitted ◽

Human Immuno Deficiency Virus ◽

Lower Genital Tract Infection ◽

Child Hospital

Abstract Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is a lower genital tract infection of reproductive women which can occur in pregnant and non-pregnant women. BV in pregnant women can increase the risk of complications, including increased incidence of abortion, premature rupture of membranes, preterm birth, and babies with low birth weight. BV can also increase the risk of acquired sexually transmitted infection (STI) and their further transmission, including human immuno-deficiency virus (HIV). Each country has a different prevalence of BV. The previous report of BV prevalence in pregnant women was submitted in Jakarta, Indonesia in 1990. Until now, there is no update data of BV in pregnant women, especially in West Java, Indonesia. Thus, we conducted a descriptive observational study using a cross-sectional design and a consecutive sampling method in June 2018. This study included 60 pregnant women in the Maternal and Child Hospital, Bandung, Indonesia. Out of 60 participants, seven (11.67%) participants had BV according to Amsel criteria. Asymptomatic BV was diagnosed in all participants. This study shows the prevalence of BV in pregnant women in the Maternal and Child Hospital in Bandung during June 2018. The assessment of screening BV should be recommended as a routine workup. To avoid complications in pregnant women and infants it should not be waited for the symptoms to reveal.

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Availability and Quality of Physical Activity Resources in Neighborhood Parks for Pregnant Women and Women of Childbearing Age

Preventing Chronic Disease ◽

10.5888/pcd15.170411 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 15 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Sophia S. Leggett ◽

Joan M. Wesley ◽

Anitha Myla ◽

Pamela McCoy ◽

Nicole Betson

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Pregnant Women ◽

Women Of Childbearing Age ◽

Childbearing Age ◽

Neighborhood Parks

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Severity of Bacterial Vaginosis and the Risk of Sexually Transmitted Infection

Journal of Emergency Medicine ◽

10.1016/j.jemermed.2011.09.023 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 41 (5) ◽

pp. 569-570

Author(s):

Austin Johnson

Keyword(s):

Bacterial Vaginosis ◽

Sexually Transmitted Infection ◽

Transmitted Infection ◽

Sexually Transmitted

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Prevalence ofChlamydia trachomatisamong Childbearing Age Women in India: A Systematic Review

Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology ◽

10.1155/2016/8561645 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 2016 ◽

pp. 1-6 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Kalpana Betha ◽

Jamie M. Robertson ◽

Gong Tang ◽

Catherine L. Haggerty

Keyword(s):

Chlamydia Trachomatis ◽

General Population ◽

Risk Groups ◽

Adverse Outcomes ◽

Women Of Childbearing Age ◽

Childbearing Age ◽

Sexually Transmitted ◽

Screening Programs ◽

Childbearing Age Women ◽

Women In India

Background. Infection withChlamydia trachomatis(CT) can lead to reproductive sequelae. Information on the general population of childbearing age women in India is sparse. We reviewed the literature on CT prevalence within the general population of reproductive aged women in order to improve the efforts of public health screening programs and interventions.Objective. To conduct a literature review to determine the prevalence ofChlamydia trachomatisamong childbearing age women in India.Search Strategy. Ovid Medline and PubMed databases were searched for articles from January 1, 2003, through December 31, 2014. Search terms included “Chlamydia trachomatis”, “CT”, “prevalence”, “India”, and “sexually transmitted infections”.Selection Criteria. Studies on prevalence data for CT among women of childbearing age (15–45) living in India were included.Data Collection and Analysis. Articles that met the inclusion criteria were extracted by two readers and discrepancies solved through discussion.Results. Reported prevalence of active CT infection among lower risk groups ranged from 0.1% to 1.1% and in higher risk group from 2.7% to 28.5%.Conclusion.CT prevalence among women in India is comparable to other countries. Screening programs to prevent adverse outcomes among Indian women of childbearing age and their offspring are warranted.

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Bartholin’s Abscess with Bacterial Vaginosis Coinfection Successfully Treated with a Modified Word Catheter and Combined Antibiotics

Open Access Macedonian Journal of Medical Sciences ◽

10.3889/oamjms.2021.7292 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 9 (C) ◽

pp. 243-245

Author(s):

Nugrah Santo ◽

Muhlis Muhlis ◽

Muji Iswanty ◽

Idrianti Idrus ◽

Nasrum Massi

Keyword(s):

Bacterial Vaginosis ◽

Vaginal Discharge ◽

Chief Complaint ◽

High Recurrence Rate ◽

Sexually Active ◽

Women Of Childbearing Age ◽

Childbearing Age ◽

Female Population ◽

Mobile Mass ◽

The Right

BACKGROUND: Bartholin’s abscess is an infection of the Bartholin gland that often occurs in women of childbearing age. The prevalence of Bartholin’s abscess is 2% in the female population worldwide. Patients often complain dyspareunia with a high recurrence rate. Bacterial Vaginosis (BV) is a syndrome of changes in the vaginal ecosystem that occurs spontaneously in sexually active women. BV can contribute to the development of a Bartholin’s gland abscess. CASE REPORT: A 30-year-old woman came with the chief complaint of a 5 cm × 5 cm erythematous, tender, and mobile mass on the right side of the labia majora. In addition, the patient also experienced recurrent vaginal discharge. The patient was diagnosed with Bartholin’s abscess with BV coinfection that was successfully treated with a modified word catheter and combination of antibiotics that showed no recurrence. CONCLUSION: Combination of modified word catheter and antibiotics can be a simple yet effective way in treating Bartholin’s abscess.

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PERILAKU SEKSUAL BERISIKO INFEKSI MENULAR SEKSUAL

Jurnal Ilmiah PANNMED (Pharmacist, Analyst, Nurse, Nutrition, Midwivery, Environment, Dentist) ◽

10.36911/pannmed.v16i1.1024 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 16 (1) ◽

pp. 150-154

Author(s):

Lenny Irmawaty Sirait

Keyword(s):

Sexually Transmitted Infections ◽

Health Center ◽

Sexual Intercourse ◽

Reproductive Age ◽

P Value ◽

Childbearing Age ◽

District Health ◽

Transmitted Infection ◽

Sexually Transmitted ◽

The Relationship

Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) are various infections that can be transmitted from one person to another through sexual contact. The spread of STIs to women and men (90%) occurs through sexual intercourse, both vaginal, anal and oral, the rest through blood products or tissue transfer that has been exposed to pathogens or can be transmitted through medical devices, as well as from mother to fetus in the womb or while birth process. This study aims to determine the relationship between sexual intercourse patterns and the incidence of sexually transmitted infections in women of reproductive age at the Makassar District Health Center, East Jakarta 2019. This research method is a type of quantitative research with a cross-sectional research design, using the inclusion and exclusion criteria for a sample of 55 people, the type of data. primer, measuring instrument questionnaire and laboratory results, analysis of chi square test data. The results showed that out of 46 women of childbearing age who had a poor pattern of sexual relations and sexually transmitted infections were 41 people (89.1%) and 5 people (10.9%) had sexually transmitted infections while 9 people had a pattern of sexual intercourse. well and sexually transmitted infections were 1 person (11.1) and sexually transmitted infections were 8 people (89.9%) pvalue = 0.01 (p <0.05). Conclusion The Relationship between Sexual Relationship Patterns and the Incidence of Sexually Transmitted Infection in Women of Fertile Age at the Makassar District Health Center 2019 (p value = 0.01)

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Bacterial Vaginosis and Sexually Transmitted Infections in an HIV-Positive Cohort

Frontiers in Reproductive Health ◽

10.3389/frph.2021.660672 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 3 ◽

Author(s):

Karina Nava-Memije ◽

Cecilia Hernández-Cortez ◽

Verónica Ruiz-González ◽

Claudia A. Saldaña-Juárez ◽

Yazmín Medina-Islas ◽

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Keyword(s):

Bacterial Vaginosis ◽

Hiv And Aids ◽

World Health ◽

Hiv Patients ◽

Transmitted Infection ◽

Genital Infections ◽

Sexually Transmitted ◽

Nations Programme ◽

Health Organization ◽

A Prospective Study

The World Health Organization (WHO) and the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV and AIDS (UNAIDS) suggest that sexually transmitted infection (STI) surveillance should include other genital infections and not only human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). To monitor the concomitance of bacterial vaginosis (BV) and STIs in HIV-seropositive (HIV+) and HIV-seronegative (HIV–) patients, a prospective study was conducted in a cohort of 349 volunteers at a clinic specializing in treating STIs in Mexico City. Microbiological and molecular methods were used to detect STIs and dysbiosis in HIV+ and HIV– individuals. The prevalence of infection was higher in HIV+ (69.28%) than in HIV– (54.87%) individuals. BV was the most frequent infection in HIV+ individuals, and polymicrobial infections were 3 times more common in HIV+ individuals than in HIV– individuals (31.48 vs. 10.98%). Behaviors documented in a self-administered questionnaire included low condom use frequency in HIV+ individuals co-infected with BV or a STI. This finding highlights the importance of surveillance using routine microbiological evaluations for the correct management of genital infections in HIV+ patients because in the presence of HIV, the clinical presentations, courses, and therapeutic responses of some STIs can differ from those in patients without HIV infection.

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