Antibacterial treatment of bacterial vaginosis: current and emerging therapies

Bacterial vaginosis is a common cause of malodorous vaginal discharge. It is also associated with sexually transmitted infections and adverse pregnancy outcomes. The magnitude of the gynecological and obstetrical consequences has stimulated therapeutic research and led to the testing of several ther...

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Published in:International journal of women's health 2011-01, Vol.3 (default), p.295-305
Main Author: Menard, Jean-Pierre
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
African Americans
Antibacterial agents
Antifungal agents
Bacterial vaginosis
Care and treatment
Disease transmission
Ecosystems
Etiology (Medicine)
Health aspects
Infection
Metronidazole
Review
Risk factors
Secnidazole
Sexually transmitted diseases
Tinidazole
Vaginal discharge
Vaginosis
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Summary:Bacterial vaginosis is a common cause of malodorous vaginal discharge. It is also associated with sexually transmitted infections and adverse pregnancy outcomes. The magnitude of the gynecological and obstetrical consequences has stimulated therapeutic research and led to the testing of several therapies. The objective of this work is to present the currently available therapeutic strategies for the treatment of bacterial vaginosis and associated recommendations, and discuss the emerging therapies.
ISSN:1179-1411
1179-1411
DOI:10.2147/ijwh.s23814