Bacterial Vaginosis and Trichornoniasis: Epidemiology and Management of Recurrent Disease
1995
Bacterial Vaginosis and Trichomoniasis: Epidemiology and Management of Recurrent Disease
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Author Information
Author(s): David E. Soper
Primary Institution: Medical College of Virginia, Virginia Commonwealth University
Conclusion
Effective therapies exist for treating bacterial vaginosis and trichomoniasis, but recurrent infections are common.
Supporting Evidence
- Recurrent trichomonas infection is uncommon, and significant metronidazole resistance remains rare.
- Recurrent bacterial vaginosis is common, with over half of cured patients developing symptoms within 3 months.
- Treatment failures for trichomoniasis can be attributed to noncompliance, reinfection, or drug inactivation.
Takeaway
This study talks about how common infections like bacterial vaginosis and trichomoniasis can come back even after treatment, and how doctors can help manage them.
Methodology
The study reviews treatment regimens and management strategies for recurrent bacterial vaginosis and trichomoniasis.
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