| Bacterial vaginosis and preterm birth. | |
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PMID: 22060217 Owner: NLM Status: In-Data-Review |
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Although it has been clear for more than 2 decades that bacterial vaginosis increases the risk for preterm birth in some women, it is not yet fully understood why this association exists or how best to modify the risk. Incomplete understanding of this polymicrobial condition and difficulties in classification contribute to the challenge. The relationship between altered vaginal microflora and preterm birth is likely mediated by host immune responses. Because treatment of bacterial vaginosis during pregnancy does not improve preterm birth rates, and may in fact increase them, screening and treatment of asymptomatic pregnant women is discouraged. Symptomatic women should be treated for symptom relief. This article reviews the pathophysiology of bacterial vaginosis and controversy surrounding management during pregnancy. Agents currently recommended for treatment of this condition are reviewed. |
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Authors:
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Laura Manns-James |
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Type: Journal Article Date: 2011-09-13 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of midwifery & women's health Volume: 56 ISSN: 1542-2011 ISO Abbreviation: J Midwifery Womens Health Publication Date: 2011 Nov |
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Created Date: 2011-11-08 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 100909407 Medline TA: J Midwifery Womens Health Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 575-83 Citation Subset: IM; N |
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© 2011 by the American College of Nurse-Midwives. |
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