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Visar resultat 6 - 10 av 11 avhandlingar innehållade orden bacterial vaginosis BV.

  1. 6. Lactobacillus based treatment of vaginal infections

    Författare :Sonal Pendharkar; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Sammanfattning : The vaginal microbiota (VMB) is a complex and delicate balance between different bacterial species and is normally dominated by Lactobacillus species. Under the effect of hormonal changes, behavioral or sexual activity VMB could lose this balance resulting in diseases. LÄS MER

  3. 7. Lactobacilli dominating the normal vaginal flora

    Författare :Tell Jakobsson; Linköpings universitet; []
    Nyckelord :MEDICINE; MEDICIN;

    Sammanfattning : The microbiology of the ecological niche of the vagina is dynamic. There are numerous inhabitants, mainly anaerobic bacteria. During the fertile years the vaginal mucosa is normally dominated by lactobacilli, a fact that has been known for over a century. LÄS MER

  4. 8. Studies on female genital tract infections and the role of nitric oxide in diagnosis

    Författare :Angelos Sioutas; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Sammanfattning : Female genital tract infections are among the most common conditions causing individuals to seek medical care, and are associated with a high gynaecologic and reproductive morbidity. Thus, prompt and precise diagnosis of genital tract infections is essential to institute effective therapy and prevent sequelae. LÄS MER

  5. 9. Sexually transmitted infections and other reproductive tract infections in rural Vietnam : current situation, management and implications for control

    Författare :Pham Thi Lan; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Nyckelord :Sexually transmitted infections; reproductive tract infections; prevalence; knowledge; perception; attitude; health-seeking pattern; community; healthcare provider; rural; Vietnam;

    Sammanfattning : Background: Sexually transmitted infections (STI) and other reproductive tract infections (RTI) constitute a huge health and economic burden in low-income countries. The infections may result in severe sequelae, particularly in women, and facilitate HIV acquisition and transmission. LÄS MER

  7. 10. Pregnancy outcome and mortality patterns among women in Cape Verde

    Författare :Hans Wessel; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Nyckelord :risk screening; birth weight; preterm birth; perinatal mortality; maternal mortality; STDs; female mortality; verbal autopsy;

    Sammanfattning : Objective: To evaluate pregnancy outcome, risk factors for pregnancy complications, genital infections among pregnant women, health seeking behavior and causes of deaths among women of reproductive age in a low income country. Methods: Risk factors and pregnancy outcomes were studied prospectively in a cohort comprising 8% of all pregnant women registered for antenatal care (ANC) in the county of Praia, Cape Verde. LÄS MER