Sökning: "bacterial vaginosis"

Visar resultat 16 - 20 av 20 avhandlingar innehållade orden bacterial vaginosis.

  1. 16. Aspects on chronic stress and glucose metabolism in women with recurrent vulvovaginal candidiasis and in women with localized provoked vulvodynia

    Författare :Sophia Ehrström; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Nyckelord :Recurrent vulvovaginal candidiasis; localized provoked vulvodynia ; vulvar vestibulitis syndrome; Hypothalamus Pituitary Adrenal-axis; salivary cortisol; chronic stress; morning awakening cortisol; oral glucose tolerance testing; glucose in vaginal secretions; plasma glucose; body mass index;

    Sammanfattning : Objective: To evaluate the degree of stress in women with recurrent vulvovaginal candidiasis (RVVC) and in women with localized provoked vulvodynia (LPV) (former vulvar vestibulitis syndrome) compared with controls. To measure the change of glucose in plasma and in vaginal secretions during oral glucose tolerance testing (OGTT) in women with RVVC, and in healthy control subjects. LÄS MER

  3. 17. 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

  4. 18. Exploring the interaction between the human microbiota and infections

    Författare :Liqin Cheng; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Sammanfattning : The microbiota is a living ecosystem that is influenced by a variety of host and environmental factors. Distinct microbiota colonizes various body sites, such as the gastrointestinal system and vaginal tract, corresponding to the unique microenvironment. A healthy gut microbiota contains a stable, balanced, and highly diverse reservoir of microbes. LÄS MER

  5. 19. 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. 20. Management of reproductive tract infections among health providers and in the community in Lao People's Democratic Republic

    Författare :Amphoy Sihavong; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Nyckelord :Reproductive tract infection; prevalence; syndromic case management; antimicrobial self-medication; community; perception; treatment-seeking behaviour; competence; health provider; Lao PDR;

    Sammanfattning : Background: Reproductive tract infections (RTI), including sexually transmitted infections (STI) constitute an important health threat, both directly and through their potential effect in facilitating HIV transmission. Creating community awareness of RTI/STI and how to prevent them is essential in minimising their spread. LÄS MER