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Study identifies two pathways for recurrent bacterial vaginosis
188couples
Couples included in the study
Australian researchers identified persistence of bacterial vaginosis and reinfection from partners as distinct pathways to recurrence after concurrent treatment. The study involved 188 heterosexual couples.
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The study identified persistence of bacterial vaginosis and reinfection from partners as distinct pathways to recurrence.
“It identified two distinct pathways to recurring BV: persistence of the condition despite a weeklong course of antibiotics, and re-infection.”
Couples in the study received concurrent treatment for bacterial vaginosis, with women given oral antibiotics and men given oral and topical antimicrobials.
“the women were given a weeklong course of oral antibiotics, while the men were treated with both oral and topical antimicrobials”
- 188couples
Couples included in the study
“The study ... involved 188 couples”