Bacterial Vaginosis in Sexually Experienced and Non–Sexually Experienced Young Women Entering the Military

Yen, Sophia; Shafer, Mary–Ann; Moncada, Jeanne; Campbell, Christopher J.; Flinn, Scott D.; Boyer, Cherrie B.

doi:10.1016/s0029-7844(03)00858-5

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“…Factors that were associated with multiple BV episodes in this analysis (trichomoniasis 36 , lack of contraceptive use [37][38][39][40][41] , and PID 9 ) have also been reported to be factors in other analyses that evaluated risks associated with single episodes of BV. In addition, our analysis suggests that girls with more frequent disruptions of vaginal flora (2+ BV group) may be more likely than the 1 BV group to be diagnosed with PID.…”

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confidence: 51%

Findings Associated with Recurrence of Bacterial Vaginosis among Adolescents Attending Sexually Transmitted Diseases Clinics

Brotman

Erbelding

Jamshidi

et al. 2007

Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology

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Study Objective-Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is a common infection and has been associated with adverse health outcomes, including preterm birth, pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) and acquisition and transmission of HIV. There are limited data on recurrent BV in adolescents. A relationship between the frequency of BV recurrence and specific risk factors might shed light on the pathophysiology of BV and lead to targeted interventions. Methods-Design:Record-based historical clinic study. Setting: Adolescent visits to two sexually transmitted disease (STD) clinics between 1990-2002. Participants: 254 girls who had ≥ 2 episodes of BV and at least 3 clinical visits, matched on clinic attendance frequency to 254 girls with only 1 documented BV episode and 254 girls with no history of BV. Main outcome measure: Risk factor differences between groups. Analysis: Multinomial logistic regression with robust estimator of the standard errors, accounting for repeated measures.Results-5,977 adolescent girls visited the clinics. 1509 (25%) had at least one episode of BV; of those, 303 (19.9%) had 2 or more BV episodes. Girls with a history of 1 BV episode and girls with a history of 2 or more BV episodes were more likely to be infected with Trichomonas vaginalis [OR 1.77, 95% CI: 1.17-2.67, OR 1.56, 95% CI: 1.05-2.34] and be diagnosed with PID [OR 1.50, 95% CI: 1.02-2.22, OR 2.05, 95% CI: 1.41-2.98] compared to girls with no BV history, respectively. Girls with a history of BV were also more likely to report active oral sex and lack of contraceptive use.

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confidence: 51%

Findings Associated with Recurrence of Bacterial Vaginosis among Adolescents Attending Sexually Transmitted Diseases Clinics

Brotman

Erbelding

Jamshidi

et al. 2007

Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology

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“…Epidemiologic studies are strongly supportive of sexual transmission of BV pathogens and most experts believe that BV does not occur in women who have never had vaginal intercourse (Yen et al, 2003). However, BV can develop in women who have never had sexual intercourse, probably because of other factors that may destabilize the normal vaginal flora such as douching and wearing of tight fitting underwear (Papanikolaou et al, 2002;Fethers et al, 2009).…”

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confidence: 99%

Prevalence of Bacterial Vaginosis Among Sexually Active Women Attending the CDC Central Clinic Tiko, South West Region, Cameroon

Akomoneh¹,

Fumoloh²,

Aseneck³

et al. 2016

AJID

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Background: Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is a polymicrobial, superficial vaginal infection involving a reduction in the amount of hydrogen peroxide-producing Lactobacillus and overgrowth of anaerobic bacteria. Common symptoms include increased fishy smelling vaginal discharge which is usually white or gray in color. Burning with urination may occur and itching is uncommon. Risk factors include douching, new or multiple sex partners, antibiotics, and use of intrauterine device among others. Materials and Methods:This cross-sectional study assessed the prevalence of bacterial vaginosis among sexually active women aged 15-45 years. Vaginal swabs were obtained with the use of sterile swab sticks which were later smeared on clean glass slides and then Gram stained. The stained smears were observed for bacterial morphotypes with the X100 oil immersion objective and the Nugent scoring system was used to determine BV. Data were analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Scientists (SPSS) version 17.0 and were considered significant at p ≤ 0.05. Results: A total of 100 women participated in the study with the overall prevalence of BV rated 38%. The prevalence of BV with respect to associated factors was also investigated and it was observed that BV was more prevalent in the age groups 20-25 (48.1%) and 25-29 (44.4%), those who had attained only primary education (60.5%), married women, (68.4%), pregnant women (71.0%), and women who practiced vaginal douching, (97.4%). However, no statistical significant difference was observed in the prevalence between these parameters (P > 0.05). Conclusions: Conclusively, the prevalence of bacterial vaginosis in our study population is 38% and highest among women aged between 25 and 34 years, pregnant women, married women, less educated women and women who practiced poor vaginal hygiene.

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“…It was reported that the incidence of symptomatic women are bacterial vaginosis (40-45%), vaginal candidiasis (20-25%), and trichomoniasis (15-20%); yet 7-72% of women with vaginitis may remain undiagnosed [2] . The commonest causes of altered vaginal discharge in women of reproductive age, infective (non-sexually transmitted) bacterial vaginosis Candida and infective (sexually transmitted) trichomonas vaginalis or non-infective foreign bodies (e.g.retained tampons, condoms,) [5] . The causes of vaginal discharge may be physiological or pathological conditions including cervicitis, aerobic vaginitis, atrophic vaginitis and mucoid ectopy.…”

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Assessment of Health Behaviors Knowledge Regarding Vaginal Discharge among Women Attending Maternity Hospitals in Baghdad City.

Ali¹,

Hussien²

2017

IOSR JNHS

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Bacterial Vaginosis in Sexually Experienced and Non–Sexually Experienced Young Women Entering the Military

Cited by 97 publications

References 32 publications

Findings Associated with Recurrence of Bacterial Vaginosis among Adolescents Attending Sexually Transmitted Diseases Clinics

Findings Associated with Recurrence of Bacterial Vaginosis among Adolescents Attending Sexually Transmitted Diseases Clinics

Prevalence of Bacterial Vaginosis Among Sexually Active Women Attending the CDC Central Clinic Tiko, South West Region, Cameroon

Assessment of Health Behaviors Knowledge Regarding Vaginal Discharge among Women Attending Maternity Hospitals in Baghdad City.

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