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Item The addition of Lactobacilli to oral metronidazole therapy compared to metronidazole monotherapy increases the cure rate of bacterial vaginosis (BV).(2008-09-02) Quail, JacobThere is increasing evidence that BV is associated with severe gynecological and obstetrical complications. Because of these adverse associations and the high recurrence rates noted with antibiotic treatment there has been a continuing search for more efficacious treatments.Item Bacterial Vaginosis(2010-07-22) Tierney, JessicaBacterial vaginosis (BV) is the most common vaginal infection in women of childbearing age. There is increasing evidence that BV is associated with potentially severe gynecologic and obstetric complications. Many patients with BV experience frequent recurrence of their symptoms after standard treatment. This brochure describes signs and symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, complications, and prevention of bacterial vaginosis. It also addresses the role of suppressive therapy for recurrent infections.Item Treatment of Bacterial Vaginosis(2010-10-29) Stellmaker, MichaelBacterial vaginosis is a very common disease that has a high rate of recurrence. It is associated with an increased risk of pelvic inflammatory disease, complications of pregnancy, sexually transmitted infections, HIV, and relationship problems. Metronidazole is the standard treatment for bacterial vaginosis, and is effective at alleviating symptoms, but not recurrence. Suppressive treatment exists to prolong the time to recurrence of infection. However, once suppressive therapy is stopped, recurrence is as common as in control groups. Further studies are needed to evaluate the efficacy of probiotics and other proposed treatments.Item What is Bacterial Vaginosis?(2012-04-10) Puri, Priya