Association between obesity and bacterial vaginosis as assessed by Nugent score.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2019.01.229
Abstract: BACKGROUND Bacterial vaginosis is 1 of the most common vaginal conditions in the United States. Recent studies have suggested that obese women have an abnormal microbiota reminiscent of bacterial vaginosis; however, few studies have investigated… read more here.
Keywords: overweight obese; nugent score; bacterial vaginosis; obese women ... See more keywords
Genital Herpes Simplex Virus Type 2 Suppression With Valacyclovir Is Not Associated With Changes in Nugent Score or Absolute Abundance of Key Vaginal Bacteria
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DOI: 10.1093/ofid/ofad099
Abstract: Abstract Background In women, genital herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2) infection is associated with increased risk for recurrent bacterial vaginosis (BV), but causal relationships are unclear. Methods Women with a self-reported history of BV… read more here.
Keywords: valacyclovir; nugent score; simplex virus; suppression ... See more keywords
An Attempt to Classify Gram-Stained Vaginal Smears with a Nugent Score of 4 into Four Bacterial Morphotypes at First Prenatal Visit
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DOI: 10.4236/aim.2020.103006
Abstract: It is controversial whether universal screening for bacterial vaginosis (BV) should be done in the early stages of pregnancy in order to prevent preterm birth. In particular, whether the intermediate vaginal flora type should be… read more here.
Keywords: first prenatal; nugent score; type cases; mixed type ... See more keywords