Relationship between Bacterial Vaginosis and Sexually Transmitted Infections: Coincidence, Consequence or Co-Transmission?

Relationship between Bacterial Vaginosis and Sexually Transmitted Infections: Coincidence, Consequence or Co-Transmission?

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are a serious global problem, causing disease, suffering, and death. Although bacterial vaginosis (BV) is not considered to be an STI, it may be associated with an increased risk of contracting a wide range of STIs. We sought to assess the link between the diff...

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Main Authors: Linda Abou Chacra, Claudia Ly, Alissa Hammoud, Rim Iwaza, Oleg Mediannikov, Florence Bretelle, Florence Fenollar
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-10-01
Series:Microorganisms
Subjects:
vaginal ecosystem
bacterial vaginosis
dysbiosis
sexually transmitted infection
sexual practices
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/11/10/2470

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