Friday, December 23, 2005

Several New Bacterial Species Associated With Bacterial Vaginosis Identified

...Despite being one of the most common infections among women, researchers know little about the causes of bacterial vaginosis, a usually benign disease that is also linked to serious health problems including pelvic inflammatory disease, an increase ...

...These newly described uncultivated bacterial strains could be a reason for bacterial vaginosis 's high relapse rate – up to 30 percent – and could lead to the development of new diagnostic tests...

...Bacterial vaginosis is usually harmless and easily treated with antibiotics. Symptoms include malodorous discharge, itching and burning, however, some ...

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